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Study: Drivers With Autism Just As Good As Other Motorists
People with autism appear to have more difficulty than others when first learning to drive, but a study suggests that with practice, they can be just as skilled behind the wheel.
Book Helps Explain Alzheimer’s To Those With Down Syndrome
At least half of people with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer's, experts say. Now a book is helping explain the diagnosis in a way those with the chromosomal disorder can understand.
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.
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In Shift, Work Opportunities Expand For Young People With Disabilities
Under new federal regulations, young people with disabilities who once would have been steered to jobs paying subminimum wage are being put on a path toward mainstream employment.
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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Families Strained By Caregiving Responsibilities, Survey Finds
A snapshot of thousands of caregivers across the country finds them overwhelmed by the demands of their loved ones with developmental disabilities and deeply concerned about the future.
Company Looks To Mind-Reading Technology To Aid Those Who Are Nonverbal
An artificial intelligence company is developing software aimed at detecting patterns in order to predict a person's thinking and eventually, speak on their behalf.
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.
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Accountant Pleads No Contest To Stealing $7 Million From Arc Chapter
A bookkeeper is accused of stealing millions that otherwise would have gone to client services at a developmental disability nonprofit over a span of nearly two decades.
Ed Department Reconsidering Previously Settled Disability Complaints
The U.S. Department of Education has quietly renegotiated hundreds of disability-related civil rights agreements with schools.
Students Dream Up Assistive Devices For Kids With Disabilities
Through an introductory engineering program, junior high and high school students are developing real-life solutions for kids with disabilities, all on a budget of just $35.