Stories from December 2012
Health Care A Hurdle For Many With Autism
Adults with autism are having a harder time accessing health care compared to their typically developing peers, new research suggests.
In Shooting’s Aftermath, Autism Backlash Feared
Among the lingering effects of the deadly school shooting in Newtown, Conn. could be a host of misconceptions about autism and that has many touched by the developmental disorder worried.
Feds Warn School Over Shock Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning a Massachusetts school over its use of a controversial skin-shock therapy with students who have disabilities.
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White House To Respond To Disability Petition
A grass-roots effort calling on the U.S. government to formally recognize American Sign Language is poised to get an official response from the Obama administration.
NASA To Mentor Students With Disabilities
A unique partnership kicking off early next year will allow students with disabilities a firsthand look at what it takes to work for NASA.
For Teen With Special Needs, Good Grades Prompt Outcry
Typically parents are proud to see their child earning 90s and 100s at school, but a Georgia father whose son has severe disabilities says the scores are cause for concern.
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Connecticut Shooting Raises Questions About Autism
News that the gunman responsible for the Connecticut school shooting last week was reportedly diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome is coming with a dose of caution from autism advocates.
Disability Caregiving Can Be Health Hazard, Study Finds
Parents of children with developmental disabilities are experiencing health consequences stemming from their caregiving responsibilities, a first-of-its-kind study suggests.
Public Support For Special Education Strong
As the fiscal cliff looms, most Americans believe that special education programs should be spared from federal budget cuts, a new poll suggests.
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With Resolution, UN Puts Focus On Developmental Disabilities
The United Nations is urging countries worldwide to do more to support and accept people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Court Weighs Jail For Google Execs Over Autism Bullying Video
Prosecutors are urging an Italian appeals court to uphold jail sentences for executives at Google charged in connection with a video posted to the site of a boy with autism being bullied.
Researchers Look To Make iPads More Accessible
A new device could make it possible for kids with motor skills difficulties to utilize iPads and other touch-screen technologies.