Autism
House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
With the clock ticking, Congress is one step closer to re-upping the nation's primary autism law and allocating nearly $2 billion to address the developmental disability.
Desperate Parents Turn To Magnetic Therapy For Kids With Autism. It Has Little Evidence
Although some families have reported benefits from the treatment, no large scientific studies exist that show magnetic e-resonance therapy, or MERT, is significantly better than a placebo.
Autism Dating Show Snags Emmy Awards
A popular reality show following the dating experiences of people with autism has claimed some of television's top honors.
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Alert Issued After Record Number Of Kids With Autism Drown
Children with autism are drowning this summer at a much higher rate than in the past and now experts are sounding the alarm about the dangers facing kids who wander and how to respond if they do.
A Teen With Autism And His Family Face Stark Choices
Many families struggle to access the mental health services their kids with autism need. For one teen, it took repeated hospitalizations to find a placement, but the question of what's next remains.
To Speed Autism Diagnosis, Researchers Turn To AI
A machine learning model can identify most children with autism before the age of 2, research suggests, potentially accelerating the process of getting a diagnosis.
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School Incident Lands Teen With Autism In Prison For 5 Years
The case has raised concerns among some parents of kids with disabilities who worry what precedent it will set for teenagers with autism who have a "bad day."
Why Children With Autism Are Drowning
Data suggests that drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism. Often, they can be attracted to the serene qualities of water as a "low-sensory area" that eases nerves, experts say.
As Deadline Looms, Congress Weighs Future Of Autism Act
With the nation's primary autism law set to expire, federal lawmakers are inching forward on renewing roughly $2 billion in spending on the developmental disability, but leaving little time to spare.
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As Autism Treatment Spending Rises, Controversial Therapy Is The Main Option For Families
The practice called applied behavior analysis is the overwhelming option for early intervention, but some people with autism and their families have criticized it.
This City Has Become A Top Travel Destination For Those With Autism. Here’s Why
With more than 30 certified autism-aware and trained restaurants, hotels, attractions and services, a popular beach destination is prioritizing the needs of people on the spectrum and their families.
SpongeBob SquarePants Has Autism, Voice Actor Confirms
"Of course" SpongeBob SquarePants is on the spectrum, says the voice actor who's been behind the character for 25 years. "That's his superpower."