A new study suggests that children whose parents or siblings have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may be at a higher risk of developing autism spectrum disorders. Researchers led by Dr. Patrick Sullivan of the University of North Carolina at...

Elementary School Aims to be More Inclusive An elementary school is being recognized for its focus on social inclusion and bringing students with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports and education programs. Jefferson...

A group behind efforts to make Broadway shows accessible to those with autism and other developmental disabilities is now setting its sights on accommodating young kids with special needs. The Theatre Development Fund said it will offer an...

Kristen Bardon, 17, applied for a state summer jobs program last week, hoping to add to the part-time job she has at a local bakery. Brennan Srisirikul, 17, will return to a beloved apprenticeship at a local theater, unable to find a...

At first, when Marytza Sanz found out her 18-month-old grandson, Santiago, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, she went into the bathroom and cried. "Then, I wiped my tears and we all sat down and said, 'OK, from now on our life is...

Majority of Children with ASDs in the Areas Studied had Developmental Concerns Before Age Three The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported findings today from the first and largest summary of prevalence data from multiple...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is initiating a multi-state collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Approximately...

Owning a pet may play a role in social skills development for some children with autism, a new study suggests. The findings are among the first to investigate possible links between pets and social skills in kids with an autism spectrum...

Tracking children's movement patterns while they play iPad games may be enough to identify which kids have autism, researchers say. Youngsters on the spectrum display measurably different movements when using tablets or smartphones, according...

In the year and a half or so since students in a high school engineering program helped bring it to fruition, the Sensory Lounger has enjoyed quite a run. The high-tech chair has warranted significant attention across the Kansas City area...