Autism
Autism Clinics Shutter As State Struggles To Shore Up Funding
Since 2021, at least 13 companies operating about 35 clinics of different sizes have closed or left one state over reimbursement rates that haven't kept up with rising costs.
Suicidal Thoughts Alarmingly Common Among Young Kids With Autism, Survey Finds
New research suggests that more than a third of children with autism ages 8 and under have had suicidal thoughts and not all of these kids are necessarily displaying warning signs.
Nonverbal Swimmer With Autism Has Shot At Paralympic Games In Paris
Cyrus Kia, who has autism and is mostly nonverbal, is training seven days a week as he prepares to swim in three events this spring for a chance to compete in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
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Moms Want Justice After Their Sons Faced ‘Torture’ At Group Home
Violence captured on video at a group home has raised questions about whether oversight bodies are prepared to keep troubled homes in check amid a severe shortage of beds.
White House Embraces Autism ‘Acceptance’ Over ‘Awareness’
In a month that's long been associated with autism awareness, the president is part of a growing shift toward emphasizing acceptance instead.
Nonspeaking People With Autism May Know More Than Previously Thought
It's often assumed that people with autism who are nonspeaking do not know how to read or write, but new research suggests that for many individuals that may not be the case.
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Neighbor Sues 11-Year-Old With Autism Calling Him A ‘Nuisance’
A single mother is fighting back after a former neighbor filed a lawsuit calling her nonverbal 11-year-old son who has severe autism a "nuisance" due to the "strange noises" he makes while stimming.
Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy
A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere.
Fatal Shooting Of Teen With Autism Raises Concerns About Police Response
Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people experiencing mental health issues and the lack of support services available when families call for help.
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Chewy Helping Train Autism Service Dogs
The pet supply retailer is welcoming puppies at its office who are being trained to one day be placed as service dogs with children on the spectrum.
NIH Told To Improve Coordination Of Federal Autism Activities
Federal officials should be doing more to monitor and coordinate efforts to address the needs of those with autism, government investigators say.
Autism Diagnoses Are Soaring. Here’s How Some Colleges Are Responding
Almost all campuses have an office that provides resources to students with documented disabilities, but comprehensive support programs for autism are rare. That's starting to change.