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Engaging in social situations in a virtual environment may significantly improve real-world interactions for young people with autism, new research suggests.
A federal judge has dismissed 45 more lawsuits over access to Disney theme-park rides and attractions for people with disabilities, but the lawyer handling them is already appealing.
Raising a child with autism may take a deeper toll than previously thought with new research suggesting that such moms face a heightened risk of heart disease.
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An ambitious effort to collect genetic information from thousands with autism could yield big answers about the disorder. That is, if researchers can attract enough participants.
Oftentimes, colleges shy away from accommodating the unique needs of students on the spectrum, but that is starting to change.
Tracking children's movement patterns while they play iPad games may be enough to identify which kids have autism, researchers say.
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Within families with multiple kids on the spectrum, varying genetic roots are often at play, according to a new study that's highlighting just how complicated the developmental disorder is.
With a comment on Facebook for his hero Michael Phelps, a swimmer with autism is garnering his own following.
Hoping to harness momentum, disability advocates are pushing Congress to fast-track legislation designed to help kids with autism and other developmental disabilities at risk of wandering.
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Weight gain is often a downside of taking medication to address autism symptoms, but a new study suggests that a commonly-used drug may counteract this unwanted side effect.
Chemicals banned decades ago still appear to be lingering with a new study finding a significantly higher risk for autism among children exposed to certain compounds during pregnancy.
A month after a man with developmental disabilities wandered from his group home and found himself at the center of a police shooting, his mother is struggling to get him needed supports.
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