Autism
CDC Raises Autism Prevalence Estimate
Federal officials are releasing new data showing that the estimated number of U.S. children with autism has increased once again.
RFK Jr. Promises To Uncover Cause Of ‘Autism Epidemic’ By September
The nation's top health official is promising to determine by this fall why autism rates have surged in recent decades.
Autism Organization Sets Guinness World Record
With a Guinness World Records adjudicator on hand, an organization that provides services for individuals with autism sought to do something for the very first time, all in the name of awareness.
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States Increasingly Noting Autism, Other Conditions On Driver’s Licenses
To help avoid misunderstandings with police during traffic stops, some states allow people with autism, hearing or other impairments to have their condition noted on their driver's license.
Autism Dating Show Returns To Netflix
Following a pair of Emmy wins, a reality show about the dating experiences of people with autism is set to return.
Aldi Hosts Surprise Party For 7-Year-Old Who’s Nonverbal
Liliana Orth celebrated the birthday of a lifetime recently when her favorite place — her local Aldi grocery store — hosted a surprise party for her.
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CDC To Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism
The CDC is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between autism and vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources.
‘Survivor’ Contestant Opens Up About Autism
On CBS's "Survivor," Eva Erickson is being strategic about how to handle her autism diagnosis, not wanting her castmates to see her as weak or reliant on a "sob story."
Why Robots Are Not Effective Autism Support Tools
Even as the education technology industry rushes to develop robots that can deliver autism therapy, research shows the devices are ineffective and unwanted.
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Newly Available Test Uses Hair To Evaluate Autism Risk
A first-of-its-kind test claims to be able to help rule out autism in kids as young as 1 month using a single strand of hair, but not everyone is convinced that the technology is ready for prime time.
Trump Establishes Commission Targeting Autism, Other Conditions
President Donald Trump is tapping newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead a commission charged with addressing autism and other "health burdens."
Father Creating Career Path For Thousands With Autism
Backed by $1 million in funding, a tech entrepreneur is establishing a workforce academy to train people with autism to repair cellphones and other electronics so they can become financially independent.