Autism
Autism Speaks Shrinks Its Footprint
The nation's largest autism advocacy group is shuttering part of its organization.
Dance Studio Focuses On Accommodating Autism
The studio offers small classes with individualized instruction for those with different needs — including many who are nonspeaking — and accommodations for sound, visual and other sensitivities.
Autism Affects More Than 60 Million Worldwide, Study Finds
New estimates show that 61.8 million people around the globe have autism and that the developmental disability is among the most common health issues facing youth.
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University Launches Autism Dating Program
A major university is rolling out a new program aimed at helping adults with autism learn to navigate the complexities of dating and romantic relationships.
Communication Method Finally Gives Nonverbal Woman A Voice
Talia Zimmerman wasn't able to communicate using more than a single word or two for more than two decades. Then, thanks to a controversial approach, the floodgates opened.
Congress Authorizes Nearly $2 Billion For Autism
With no time to spare, federal lawmakers approved a renewal of the nation's primary autism law, paving with the way for over $1.95 billion in spending to address the developmental disability.
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FBI Searches Autism Centers After Finding ‘Substantial Evidence’ Of Fraud
The FBI raided two autism centers as part of an investigation it said revealed "substantial evidence" of millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicaid claims.
Trump Signals His Administration Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism
President-elect Donald Trump says he's "open to anything" when it comes to understanding the rise in autism, an approach that advocates worry could distract from making real gains for those with ASD.
ChatGPT For Autism? Researchers Work With AI To Decode Children’s Behavior
Using machine learning to analyze behavior patterns, researchers hope to give parents and caregivers advice on what their child is experiencing, what might come next and how the caregiver can help.
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Netflix Documentary Focuses On Nonverbal Teen With Autism
A short documentary is coming to Netflix that shares the story of a teenage girl with autism who's finding her voice for the first time.
New TV Show Explores Traveling With Autism
An unscripted documentary series following three families with members on the autism spectrum as they vacation will debut on Peacock.
Malls Nationwide To Host Sensory-Friendly Santa
As the holiday season kicks off, kids with autism and other disabilities will have a chance to visit with Santa Claus without all of the usual chaos during a series of special events across the country.