Health & Behavior
Disability Advocates Sound Alarm Over Possible Medicaid Cuts
With Republicans set to assume control in Washington, advocates are warning that proposals are in the works to drastically reshape Medicaid and undermine the nation's community-based services system.
She Got Seizures At 17 Months Old. So Her Dad Wrote A Musical About Epilepsy And Empathy
The family-friendly production, which just had its world premiere, offers an entertaining and educational look at epilepsy, a condition that remains stigmatized despite its ubiquity.
Latinos Lose Out On State’s Disability Services. These Initiatives Bridge The Gap
Latinos often have difficulty accessing services to help their children with developmental disabilities, but some nonprofits are stepping in to help.
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What Trump’s Win Could Mean For Medicaid, Disability Programs
With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, advocates say they are bracing for his administration to push major changes to programs that people with disabilities rely on.
New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of individuals with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood in order to learn more about the chromosomal disorder.
Severe Autism Leaves Many Families Frantic
Experts say children with severe autism need steady, intensive behavioral therapy and medication, but many families say it is difficult if not impossible to get the help their kids need.
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Autism Diagnoses Surge Among Kids, Adults
The number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism increased 175% in roughly a decade, according to new research that shows an uptick among certain groups appears to be driving the trend.
Inclusive Dental Clinic An ‘Oasis’ For Patients With Disabilities
With wider doors and hallways, special equipment, a desensitization room and more, the clinic offers people with a wide range of disabilities a place where "patients dictate the pace of the work."
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate In Society
Garret Frey won a U.S. Supreme Court case as a teenager who needed assistance to attend high school. Now, he's gained concessions from Medicaid to help him live at home instead of in a care facility.
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Pediatricians Get Guidance On Contraception For Those With IDD
Despite its controversial history, new guidance to the nation's pediatricians recommends that permanent contraception should be an option for individuals with intellectual disability.
States Told Not To Skimp On Medicaid Coverage For Kids With IDD
Medicaid programs nationwide are supposed to offer certain services to children with developmental disabilities, but some states haven't been. Now, federal officials are amping up pressure to comply.
After 304 Days In The ER, Girl With Cerebral Palsy Gets A Home
Abby Bedard, 13, spent 10 months in the emergency department — a stay that highlights the shortage of services for children with disabilities.