Now, the nonprofit, known for hosting sensory-friendly events and autism education in schools, is launching a free legal ...

Bringing awareness and understanding for children with Autism to the classroom. Judy Cohen and Mindee Pinto tell us about ...

When it comes to understanding the learning and behavior needs of autistic students, executive function (EF) skills are often ...

Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio want to give police and EMTs tools other than restraint when responding ...

The Clavet sisters are two Smithfield teens making a big impact on the lives of others -- their special needs buddies.

On most summer days, you’ll find kids playing in public parks with their friends, but what if you couldn’t tell those friends ...

Communication is meeting recreation this month during a summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental ...

The teen spent most of his schooling in classrooms where he was perceived to be intellectually disabled — a misdiagnosis that ...

Now, we have a lot of FC or facilitated communication, stories in the news. Once again, I am frequently inundated with ...

Finding out your child is autistic. Finding out your child is ... something was noticeably off with his verbal communication. ... “He plays the keyboard by ear and does mathematical calculations ...

Three children were pronounced dead after a West Bloomfield fire in which one told 911 they couldn't get out and parents reported installing extra locks because an autistic child kept leaving.

Autism Spectrum Disorder can't be cured, but various individual therapies, including behavioral and speech therapy, can help manage symptoms. Early intervention and family involvement are crucial ...