A first of its kind park offering rides, playgrounds and other amusement activities designed specifically for those with special needs is set to open this week.

At the urging of families, researchers and therapists, the condition marked by a disconnect between the brain and a person’s senses could get official recognition.

In an effort once considered unimaginable, scientists are testing a series of drugs which they hope will improve the mental abilities of individuals with fragile X syndrome.

A “disturbingly high” number of parents — 1 in 4 — believe that vaccines can cause autism in otherwise healthy children, researchers are reporting Monday.