Autism
Autism Mostly Caused By Genetics, Study Finds
In what's being called the largest study of its kind, researchers say that the likelihood of developing autism is overwhelmingly rooted in a person's genetic makeup.
After 13 Years, Pioneering Autism Research Registry Shuts Down
A first-of-its-kind autism registry that collected research data from thousands of families has closed after 13 years and hundreds of studies on everything from bullying to mood disorders.
First Responders Turn To Weighted Blankets To Help Those With Special Needs
Some fire departments are acquiring weighted blankets to carry with them as a way to help calm people who have autism or are in crisis.
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Autism Treatment Center Employee Accused Of Kicking Individual’s Teeth Out
An employee at an autism center is facing a charge after a fellow employee said he kicked an individual who's nonverbal and has autism in the mouth, knocking out several of his teeth.
Parents Sue After ‘Screaming Bucket’ Placed On Boy With Autism
The parents of a 7-year-old with disabilities are suing after a school bus driver and aide allegedly placed a five-gallon bucket over the child's head because he has a tendency to scream.
Women Get Prison For Roles In $13M Behavior Therapy Fraud
Two former employees of an autism therapy provider are headed to federal prison for their roles in a long-running scheme where the company falsely billed government programs for supposed care.
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Costco Shooting Is Nightmare For Families Of Those With Developmental Disabilities
The killing of a man with intellectual disability at a Costco store is leading many families to worry about taking their kids with developmental disabilities into the community, advocates say.
Can Autism Be Detected In Babies? Researchers Get $9.5M To Find Out
Researchers are looking at whether brain imaging can be used to identify a "high risk of autism" in infants with hopes of eventually being able to spot the condition before symptoms show.
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.
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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.
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.