Autism
Study Aims To Identify Risk Of Autism Through Newborn Screening
Researchers are using blood collected during routine newborn screening to test whether it is possible to predict if a newborn is at risk for developing autism before symptoms appear.
Ed Department: More Students Being Served Under IDEA
The number of American schoolchildren receiving special education services is on the rise and they're increasingly being served in mainstream classrooms at least part of the day.
CDC Finds Developmental Disabilities More Common In Rural Areas
Children living in certain areas are more likely to have developmental disabilities, according to a new CDC report, and where a child lives significantly impacts how much help they receive.
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Disney Theme Park Accommodations Case Now In Judge’s Hands
With the conclusion of a three-day bench trial, it's up to a federal judge to determine whether changes to Disney's disability access policy are discriminatory.
Doctors Get Guidance On Treating Autism Sleep Problems
Newly released guidelines are aiming to help families and health care providers determine how to best address sleep problems plaguing many young people with autism.
Disney Goes To Trial Over Theme Park Disability Access Policy
People with autism and other developmental disabilities could soon return to front-of-line status at Disney theme parks, depending on the outcome of a trial getting underway in federal court.
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How Interior Design Can Be A Tool In Managing Life With Autism
The right interior design can help children and adults manage the anxiety and behaviors that typically accompany autism, improving life for them and other members of their families.
Marking 15 Years, Autism Speaks Rebrands
The nation's largest autism advocacy group is revamping its look to better match its evolving mission and launching an effort to "create a kinder, more inclusive world" for those on the spectrum.
Trump Budget Calls For Cuts To Disability Programs
President Donald Trump is proposing cuts to countless programs benefiting people with disabilities, advocates say, touching everything from Medicaid to employment and autism treatment.
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Unable To Find Girl Scout Troop For Kids With Special Needs, These Moms Started One
A pair of moms created a Girl Scout troop for those with cognitive needs, modifying the program for kids who are nonverbal while also joining other troops to do typical scouting activities.
As Caregivers Age, People With Disabilities See Few Housing Options
A national study finds housing choices are limited for people with developmental disabilities who often get little say about where they might live when they leave home.
Six Flags Now Autism Certified
Six Flags says it has earned the Certified Autism Center designation at all 26 of its North American park locations in a move aimed at better serving guests with special needs.