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Researchers Concerned About Trump Pause On Grant Reviews

Scientists studying developmental disabilities and other conditions are trying to assess the impact after federal health officials halted communications, travel and public activities.

January 28, 2025
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Trump’s Return Sparks Worry About Cuts To Medicaid, Disability Services

Disability advocates are preparing to fend off potentially seismic cuts to Medicaid now that President Donald Trump is back at the White House and Republicans are in control on Capitol Hill.

January 21, 2025
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Law Mandates National Disability Services Clearinghouse

The federal government will soon be required to roll out a tool to help people with developmental disabilities access services in their communities.

January 14, 2025

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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.

January 13, 2025
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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.

January 10, 2025
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Despite Federal Oversight, People With Disabilities Still Being Institutionalized

For nearly 15 years, the feds have overseen one state's treatment of people with developmental disabilities, but even after hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, the system still has holes.

January 8, 2025

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Genetic Testing May Alter Care For Almost Half With Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Including genetic testing in evaluations for children with autism, developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders often leads to major changes in care, researchers say.

January 7, 2025
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Already Battered Disability Providers Say More Cuts Could Be Coming

Disability service providers across the nation are struggling to maintain their offerings, with many reporting that they are turning away new referrals and discontinuing programs and it could get worse.

December 20, 2024
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How Rural Communities Can Fill Care Gaps For Children With Special Health Care Needs

Families caring for kids with disabilities in rural areas are often forced to travel long distances for care while also navigating a complicated network of specialists, insurers and government agencies.

December 17, 2024

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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.

December 17, 2024
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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.

December 11, 2024

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.

December 10, 2024

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