Autism
Wendy’s Investigates Firing Of Employee With Asperger’s
Fast-food chain Wendy's is investigating the termination of an employee on the spectrum whose family was told he was "making guests uncomfortable."
Larger Trial Of Experimental Autism Drug Planned
More extensive testing is in the works to further evaluate a century-old medicine that showed noticeable improvement in social interaction and function when used in those with autism.
New Documentary Questions IQ As A Measure Of Intelligence
A film challenging what it means to have intellectual disability is set to screen at theaters across the country.
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Drone Technology To Track Wanderers With Autism
A pilot program will use state funding to purchase a drone that police can use to help locate people with autism and others at risk of wandering if they go missing.
Behavioral Crises Landing People With Disabilities In ER
They aren't injured or physically ill, but tendencies to act aggressively and violently mean some people with developmental disabilities have nowhere to go other than the emergency room.
Living With Mom And Dad May Impede Access To Autism Services
As more children with autism enter adulthood, new research finds that residing with family may predict more than anything how much access they have to services.
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Actors With Autism Join Netflix Series ‘Atypical’
A Netflix series centering on the experiences of a teen with autism is adding nearly a half-dozen actors on the spectrum to its cast.
Families Of Kids With Special Needs Say Military Is Failing Them
Eight years after legal requirements were set in motion to "enhance and improve" support for those with special needs, families say the military has failed to follow through.
Autism Blood Test May Be Available This Year
In a first, a company says a blood test that can detect some children with autism is expected to be commercially available before the end of the year.
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Doctor Training Program Speeds Autism Diagnosis
Training primary care providers to accurately diagnose autism is yielding big dividends, researchers say, allowing children on the spectrum to be identified and start treatment far sooner.
‘Social Robots’ Show Promise As Autism Intervention
Children with autism could see meaningful social skills gains from working with an interactive robot at home, researchers say.
Vaccine Debate Pits Parents’ Rights Against Community Risk
More and more parents are forgoing vaccines often because of concerns about a supposed link to autism, even though years of research has debunked that notion.