Health & Behavior
Fearing Deportation, Parents Declining Benefits For Kids With Disabilities
Advocates say many immigrant families, nervous about a higher degree of scrutiny in applications, are dropping Medicaid and other benefits for their citizen children with disabilities.
FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Drug To Treat Severe Epilepsy
The Food and Drug Administration is approving a marijuana-based medication to treat two rare seizure conditions associated with developmental issues.
Study Affirms Prospect Of Autism Blood Test
New research is offering stronger proof that a blood test may be able to accurately predict whether or not a child has autism.
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Proponents Of Discredited Communication Method Defend Practice
Critics say facilitated communication is scientifically discredited, but others argue that a world where people with disabilities don't have access to the method is not an inclusive one.
House Lawmakers Approve Delay Of Caregiver Check-In Requirement
Congress moved one step closer this week toward delaying the start of a controversial program to track when personal care services are provided to people with disabilities.
Evolving Definition Of Autism Prompts Questions About Prevalence
The latest government data shows that autism prevalence is on the rise, but a newly-adopted standard for diagnosing the developmental disorder may be muddying the numbers.
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Nation Spending More On Community Living
Government spending on home and community-based services has risen dramatically, with a new report finding that growth doubled year-over-year as funding for institutions declined.
App Shows Potential In Flagging Autism
New research suggests that a simple iPhone app could be instrumental in helping screen children for autism from the comfort of home.
Low Medicaid Rates Preventing Children From Getting ABA Therapy
In some parts of the country, families say the reimbursement rates Medicaid pays for applied behavior analysis are so low that they're unable to find providers willing to serve them.
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Blood Test May Serve As Early Predictor For Cerebral Palsy
New research suggests that a blood test could one day help doctors flag children with cerebral palsy far earlier, allowing young kids with the condition to get a head start on intervention.
Lowe’s Pulling Products Amid Concerns About Disability Ties
Heeding calls from advocates, one of the nation's largest home improvement stores says it will remove certain products with possible links to developmental disabilities from its shelves.
For Some With Autism, Stopping Seizures May Aid Development
Many children with autism also have seizures. Scientists now say that rapid treatment during these episodes may prevent kids from moving into a more severe range of the spectrum.