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Behavior therapy for kids with autism can have an impact that goes far beyond the child, new research suggests, with parents who play an active role in treatment seeing major gains as well.
A teen inspired a major hotel to make stays smoother for those who might need amenities like easy-to-use plates and utensils, light-up toys, oversized strollers, iPads or weighted vests.
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Deep questions about independence — or lack thereof — for adults with Down syndrome are at the center of a new film that's set to make its television debut.
More and more, recreational and cultural institutions are offering special programs and accommodations to welcome children on the spectrum and their families.
Less than a year after dropping references to finding a cure from its mission statement, Autism Speaks is looking for input amid a revamp of its scientific priorities.
Millions in federal housing dollars went toward projects that skirted accessibility requirements, with sinks, doorways and other features that weren't disability-friendly, prosecutors say.
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The nation's largest school district is being accused of failing to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy and other legally-mandated services to students with disabilities.
A federal autism committee is calling for a twofold increase in funds dedicated to researching the developmental disorder by 2020.
A new analysis of hundreds of the most popular films in recent years finds that portrayals of people with disabilities are few and far between.
Amid the national noise about potential cuts to Medicaid, some school administrators are trying to bring attention to one arguably lesser-known group that would be affected: their students.
For adventure seekers with special needs, an indoor skydiving range is offering a chance to soar unencumbered by their challenges.
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A school district in one of the nation's largest cities is being accused of downplaying or ignoring pervasive bullying of students in special education.
Families who want their loved ones to remain in institutions now have a voice in a court battle between the state of Ohio and a legal advocacy group for people with disabilities.
Training with a robotic device may help some kids with cerebral palsy gain strength and improve both posture and walking abilities, researchers say.
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