Parents are generally most vulnerable to divorce when their kids are young, but for parents of children with autism that susceptibility continues into adolescence and adulthood.

Unemployment grew sharply among Americans with disabilities in July as the job situation remained largely steady for the rest of the population.

Actress Claire Danes who is nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of autism self-advocate Temple Grandin says she was initially unsure if she could play the part.

Just as some faiths are making inroads to include children with special needs, a group of New York families say Jewish schools and synagogues are pushing their children away.

Many children with disabilities don’t get the schooling they’re entitled to, but Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said Tuesday he’s committed to changing the status quo.

Parents who believe that excess mercury is to blame for their child’s autism are turning to yet another unproven treatment: a cancer drug that can lead to impotence.

A bill that would limit restraint and seclusion in the nation’s schools is on shaky ground amid concerns over a provision barring the practices from being included in a student’s IEP.

Burnt out from contentious dealings with school districts, parents from across the country are moving to Madison, Wis. and other cities with disability-friendly public schools.