Autism
Kids’ Medical Records May Hold Clues To Autism Screening
New research points to a simple way to flag children at risk for autism that has the potential to cut the rate of false positives of traditional screening in half.
Tricks To Make Halloween A Treat For Kids With Special Needs
Almost every facet of trick-or-treating can be a chance to stumble for kids who are less able to "go with the flow." But experts say a little preparation can go a long way.
With Crossover Between Autism And Mental Health, Diagnosis Can Be Tricky
Recent studies show a strong link between autism and mental health and the prevalence of mental health disorders in kids with autism appears to increase as they get older.
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Public Comment Sought On Nation’s Autism Plan
Federal officials are looking for feedback from the public as a key panel works to update the government's autism agenda for the first time in years.
Promising Autism Treatment Falls Short, Study Finds
A naturally occurring hormone that's been prescribed to many children with autism under the thinking that it could boost sociability does not make any difference, according to a large new study.
‘Sesame Street’ Expands Autism Resources
"Sesame Street" is offering up a host of new resources designed to help children with autism and their families.
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YouTube Bans Videos Linking Autism, Vaccines
YouTube is cracking down on vaccine misinformation, saying that it will remove videos suggesting that vaccines cause autism, among other falsehoods.
Hallmark Movie To Feature Actor With Autism
Hallmark is putting autism front and center in its signature holiday movie lineup with a film starring an actor on the spectrum and an actress with well-known ties to the autism community.
Intervention For Babies Greatly Reduces Odds Of Autism Diagnosis, Study Finds
A first-of-its-kind study finds that intervention for infants showing signs of autism can dramatically reduce symptom severity and lessen the chance that a child will later be diagnosed.
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Netflix Brings Back Autism Dating Show
A documentary series following young people with autism as they experience the world of dating is set to return.
EEOC Suit: McDonald’s Worker Fired Because Of His Autism
The EEOC is accusing the operator of numerous McDonald's locations of disability discrimination over the firing of an employee with autism after 37 years on the job.
Parents Say State Wants To Move Adults With Severe Disabilities To ‘Prison-Like’ Facility
The parents of adults with conditions such as autism say they are being forced to choose between sending their child to a fenced-in institutional facility, or lose funding for their care.