Stories from June 2012
Autism Surge Due To Diagnostic Changes, Analysis Finds
A new study suggests that changes to autism diagnosis criteria may be more to blame for rising rates of the developmental disorder than anything else.
Health Care Ruling A Win, Disability Advocates Say
Advocates are hailing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold sweeping changes to the nation's health care system as a victory for people with disabilities.
Study: Students With Disabilities Often On Both Ends Of Bullying
Special education students are more likely than their typically developing peers to be bullied. But new evidence indicates they're also often the ones doing the harassing.
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Elvis Tune Offers Insight On Developmental Disabilities
Elvis Presley's sultry singing voice may hold the key to understanding the social deficits affecting some with developmental disabilities, new research suggests.
Mom Turns To Kickstarter For Help With Son’s Cerebral Palsy
Looking for a way to pay for treatment for her son with cerebral palsy, one Oregon mom decided to write a book and turned to Kickstarter.com to fund it. Even she was surprised by the result.
Builder To Pay Millions For Disability Housing Violations
In the federal government's largest-ever settlement related to disability housing discrimination, a builder that's operated in over two dozen states is set to pay more than $10 million.
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Simple Test May Take Guesswork Out Of Autism Diagnosis
In what could open the door to earlier autism diagnosis, researchers said Tuesday that they can reliably pinpoint who does and does not have the disorder using a readily-available test.
Senate To Revisit School Restraint, Seclusion
Lawmakers are set to consider the use of restraint and seclusion in the nation's classrooms in the coming weeks, rekindling efforts to establish first-ever federal rules governing the practices.
Study OK’ing Alcohol During Pregnancy Riles Advocates
A new study suggesting that moderate drinking during pregnancy may be safe is drawing strong rebuke from disability advocates who say it puts kids at unnecessary risk for lifelong impairments.
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Judge: Disabilities Act Applies Online Too
Knocking down arguments from Internet movie giant Netflix, a federal judge ruled this week that websites are subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
President Out At Autism Speaks
In an abrupt shift, the nation's largest autism advocacy organization said it has a new head.
Charter Schools Serving Fewer Students With Disabilities
Charter schools are enrolling a disproportionately low number of students with disabilities compared to traditional public schools, though it's unclear what's contributing to the disparity.