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Research Points To Genetic Link To Cerebral Palsy
A new study finds a stronger genetic link to cerebral palsy than previously thought prompting researchers to recommend genetic testing for those with the most common form of the condition.
Study: Early Intervention Pays Off Quickly
Intensive early intervention for kids with autism can be extremely costly, but new research finds that such treatment can pay for itself in short order.
Behavior Therapy Benefits Parents Too, Study Finds
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.
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Autism Speaks Retooling Scientific Agenda
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.
Federal Panel Wants Autism Funding Doubled
A federal autism committee is calling for a twofold increase in funds dedicated to researching the developmental disorder by 2020.
Disability Advocates Relieved By Failure Of Health Bill
Advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a pared down health care repeal was rejected by the U.S. Senate, but they say that threats to disability services remain.
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Dozens With Disabilities Arrested On Capitol Hill
After the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to begin debate on a health care bill that includes sweeping changes to Medicaid, several dozen protesters with disabilities were arrested.
Study: School Culture, Policies Drive Use Of Restraint And Seclusion
New research suggests that local factors may play the biggest role in determining how likely students with disabilities are to experience restraint and seclusion at school.
Prospect Of Cuts To Disability Services Looms Large
With a vote anticipated on a Republican health care plan that would fundamentally transform Medicaid, disability advocates say the threat to disability services remains very real.
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DeVos Wants More Options For Students In Special Education
In her first speech centering on special ed, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said students with disabilities deserve better and her agency will work to provide more choices for families.
Disability Services Remain In Peril Under Revised Health Bill
Despite a nod to the vulnerability of home and community-based services under a Senate GOP health care bill, disability advocates say a new version of the proposal does little to quell fears.
Feds Find Fewer States Meeting Special Ed Obligations
Less than half of states are meeting their obligations to appropriately serve students with disabilities under the nation's special education law, federal education officials say.