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New research suggests that determining whether or not a child likely has autism could one day be as simple as spitting in a cup.
A high school cheer squad is offering students with disabilities the chance to be center stage and boosting their self-esteem in the process.
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The Trump administration's decision to stop drafting rules for website ADA compliance is widely seen as opening the floodgates to legal action.
A change to medical billing codes for the most common behavior therapy for autism will mean better insurance coverage for families and less hassle for providers, advocates say.
Children with developmental delays — including autism — are nearly 50 percent more likely than other kids to become overweight or obese at young ages, according to a new study.
One state will likely have to give up $33.3 million in funds after a U.S. appeals court found that it violated a federal rule requiring a minimum amount of spending on special education.
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A local sheriff's office has agreed to pay more than $337,000 after being accused of shackling students as punishment for behavior related to their disabilities.
Advocates say that federal emergency response efforts are failing to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities, including by sending them unnecessarily to nursing homes.
Incorporating singing and other music-based activities in therapy sessions can make a big impact for kids with autism, new research suggests, boosting communication and other factors.
On Election Day, as many as one in four voters may need help getting to the polling place, reading their ballots or filling them out.
Standards have been proposed to address what are often viewed as disparities in medical treatment for people with disabilities, but the Trump administration has declined to enforce them.
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The first blood test for autism is now on the market, but the company behind the test is still working to make it available nationwide.
While naps typically help young people retain information they've learned, new research suggests that the opposite may be true for those with Down syndrome.
An assisted living facility is looking to accommodate parents and their adult children with disabilities, offering a placement where individuals could stay even after their parents pass on.
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