Stories from August 2012
To Teach Social Skills, Educators Turn To TV
A unique program at one Pennsylvania school is using the power of television news to teach social skills to youngsters with Asperger's syndrome.
Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities Return To Paralympics
As the Paralympic Games kick off this week in London, it marks the first time in 12 years that individuals with intellectual disabilities will be allowed to compete.
Developmental Delay Often Overlooked In Hispanic Kids
Hispanic children may be more than twice as likely as other kids to have developmental delay, new research suggests, but in many cases the condition is going unnoticed.
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CDC Warns Of Flu Risk For Kids With Disabilities
Children with intellectual disability, cerebral palsy and other neurologic disorders are at much greater risk of complications from the flu, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Little Known About Helping Teens, Adults With Autism
As a wave of kids with autism enter the transition stage, strikingly little is known about the best interventions for teens and young adults with the disorder, a new analysis finds.
Increasingly, Private Special Education Chosen Over Public
A growing number of parents frustrated by school district bureaucracy are opting to forgo public education altogether for their children with disabilities.
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Woman To Repay Families Duped By Service Dog Scam
An Illinois woman has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in restitution after failing to deliver service dogs promised to children with disabilities across the country.
Newspaper Slams Disability Hiring Effort
A Washington, D.C. newspaper is facing rebuke after an editorial written by its own staff criticized federal efforts to hire more people with disabilities.
‘Real Housewives’ Star Reveals Son’s Autism
Autism seems to be everywhere these days and now the disorder is even touching television's "Real Housewives."
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Father’s Age Tied To Autism Risk
A rise in the number of older dads may at least partially explain increasing autism rates, a new study suggests.
Feds Recommend Phasing Out Subminimum Wage
A key federal agency is calling for an end to a controversial government policy allowing some employers to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Following Tragedy, Special Needs Hotline In The Works
After hearing about an overwhelmed mother who killed her son and herself, concerned parents are creating a hotline for families of those with disabilities to turn to in times of need.