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New research is offering stronger proof that a blood test may be able to accurately predict whether or not a child has autism.
Critics say facilitated communication is scientifically discredited, but others argue that a world where people with disabilities don't have access to the method is not an inclusive one.
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Congress moved one step closer this week toward delaying the start of a controversial program to track when personal care services are provided to people with disabilities.
Disney is warning moviegoers that its new blockbuster, "Incredibles 2," contains a scene with flashing lights that could pose a health concern for some people.
A wedding is on the horizon when a reality television show following the lives of adults with Down syndrome comes back later this summer.
The latest government data shows that autism prevalence is on the rise, but a newly-adopted standard for diagnosing the developmental disorder may be muddying the numbers.
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Agencies that offer supports to people with developmental disabilities say they are struggling more than ever to attract workers, forcing some to terminate services and decline new clients.
People with autism appear to have more difficulty than others when first learning to drive, but a study suggests that with practice, they can be just as skilled behind the wheel.
At least half of people with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer's, experts say. Now a book is helping explain the diagnosis in a way those with the chromosomal disorder can understand.
Government spending on home and community-based services has risen dramatically, with a new report finding that growth doubled year-over-year as funding for institutions declined.
Under new federal regulations, young people with disabilities who once would have been steered to jobs paying subminimum wage are being put on a path toward mainstream employment.
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In some parts of the country, families say the reimbursement rates Medicaid pays for applied behavior analysis are so low that they're unable to find providers willing to serve them.
A snapshot of thousands of caregivers across the country finds them overwhelmed by the demands of their loved ones with developmental disabilities and deeply concerned about the future.
An artificial intelligence company is developing software aimed at detecting patterns in order to predict a person's thinking and eventually, speak on their behalf.
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