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It's long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at data across more than three decades suggest that may not be the case.
Makena Simonsen graduated with a 3.87 GPA, but reads, writes and does math at an elementary grade level. Now, her family is suing, arguing the district gave her a "meaningless" diploma.
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After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter IDEA and do away with some disability programs.
Plans are in the works to develop a pocket neighborhood where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live long-term with family, friends, caretakers or on their own.
Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.
Royal Caribbean, which advertises itself as "autism friendly," apologized after the family of an adult with autism says an incident was mishandled by officials who lacked understanding of his disability.
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In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions.
Students with disabilities may be missing out on valuable assistive technology, a new report finds, due to limited awareness among school staff and other issues.
A boxing gym that trains kids and adults with IDD is working to break the misconception that boxing is dangerous and show that the sport helps release stress and anxiety in a safe space.
Federal health officials are reviving a key panel tasked with guiding the government's strategy on autism, but the new committee members and the way in which they were appointed are raising concerns.
Initially designed to help her grandson, the socks feature a pair of holes to allow people with disabilities to put them on independently and they are now available at national retailers.
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More people with disabilities, from hard-of-hearing to autism spectrum disorder, are uniting with service dogs to help them with everyday tasks.
An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism.
Already-anxious parents say their kids, who are U.S. citizens, are missing not just school but also therapy appointments to avoid encountering potentially hostile federal agents.
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