Autism
Principal, Teachers May Be Fired After Boy Given ‘Most Annoying’ Trophy
After an 11-year-old with autism was given a trophy naming him the "Most Annoying Male" in his class, the local district is seeking to terminate the school's principal and three teachers.
Lawmakers Look To Jump-Start Employment For Transition-Age Youth
With a bipartisan proposal, members of Congress are pushing a new plan to increase competitive, integrated employment for young people with developmental disabilities.
Principal Goes Extra Mile For Student With Special Needs
A first-grader with autism didn't want to face the last day of school, so the boy's principal met him at home and the two walked to class together.
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With Muppet On The Spectrum, ‘Sesame Street’ Makes Impact
Nearly four years after "Sesame Street" introduced a muppet with autism, new research suggests that the show's materials focused on the developmental disorder are making a difference.
Nation’s Schools Serving More Students Under IDEA
New federal data shows that there are more children in special education and they are accounting for a greater percentage of public school students across the country.
Special Education Teacher Gives Boy ‘Most Annoying’ Award
A father is expressing disbelief after his fifth-grader, who has autism, was given a trophy dubbing him the "most annoying male" by his special education teacher.
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Nightclub For Adults With Disabilities Fosters Love, Friendship And Inclusion
At what might be the only club of its kind in the country, hundreds of people with developmental disabilities come to dance, make friends and be like anyone else out for the night.
Police Turn To Virtual Reality To Train Officers On Those With Special Needs
Virtual reality is being used to help train police in one of the nation's largest cities on how to deal with people who have disabilities or mental health issues as part of a pilot program.
Autism Insurance Mandates Increasingly Extend To Adults
Nearly every state requires insurance companies to cover autism therapies for children. Now, some states are moving to mandate coverage for adults too.
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State Looks To Help Families Of Kids With Severe Behaviors
A proposal would set aside money to help parents of kids with severe behaviors access in-home and residential care and other supports without being forced to relinquish custody.
Amazon Removes More Books Peddling Autism ‘Cures’
For the second time this year, online retail giant Amazon says it has pulled multiple books from its site that claim to offer cures for autism and other conditions.
Google Glass May Help Improve Social Skills In Kids With ASD
Researchers say they have more evidence that an at-home intervention using Google Glass boosts socialization and learning in kids with autism.