Autism
Parents Wait Or Drive Across State For Autism Therapy
Lawmakers in one state are moving to eliminate a barrier to behavioral health care, a change that backers say would greatly improve access to therapy for children with autism.
IT Company Has One Goal: Hiring People On The Spectrum
Many adults with autism struggle with employment despite having skill sets that can excel in the workplace. One IT consulting company wants to change that.
Federal Autism Committee Remains Defunct
A federal committee charged with guiding the nation's priorities on autism remains in disarray nearly a year and a half after Congress reauthorized it.
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Thousands Sign Petition Condemning Sia’s ‘Music’ After Outcry From Autism Community
A petition demanding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association rescind its Golden Globe nominations for Sia's film, "Music," has amassed more than 45,000 signatures.
Virtual Training May Help Young People With Autism Land Jobs
Practicing job interview skills using a virtual simulator could significantly increase the odds that young adults with autism find employment, new research suggests.
How A Dancer On The Spectrum Landed A Spot In The Super Bowl Halftime Show
A 23-year-old with autism danced alongside Grammy award-winning singer the Weeknd during the Super Bowl and he's hoping the experience shows what people with disabilities are capable of.
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Facebook Cracking Down On Posts Linking Autism, Vaccines
Making false claims about autism and vaccines could now get you kicked off Facebook.
Golden Globe Nominated Autism Movie ‘Music’ Will Get Warning Label
Under pressure from advocates, changes are in store for a forthcoming movie about a girl with autism that picked up two Golden Globe nominations this week.
Kids Coping With Mental Disorders Spiral As Pandemic Topples Support Systems
Many children with serious emotional or behavioral difficulties depend on schools for vital therapies. When schools and doctors stopped providing in-person services, kids became untethered.
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Study: Amazon Algorithms Promote Misinformation On Autism, Vaccines
More than 10% of Amazon products returned for search terms like "vaccine," "immunization" and "autism" are misinformative, according to a new study of books and other products on the site.
Children’s Books Honored For Disability Narratives
Tales about a girl with autism and a boy who's nonverbal are among the books being honored for portraying the disability experience alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.
Mental Health Issues Affect 3 In 4 Kids With Autism
The vast majority of children with autism have at least one mental health condition too, new research suggests.