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The themes of the indie film “Flying Lessons” are universal: death, grief, family and disability. But the way in which ...

West Branch High School Senior Lauren Lewis chose Beautiful Minds for her written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial ...

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To help children with autism transition between activities, simple adjustments can make a significant difference.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The 988 system is a lifesaving tool for millions, but autistic callers face unique challenges when navigating the ...

Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people. Since 2013 it’s been baked into the name of the diagnosis itself, autism ...

A group of prominent scientists launched an independent autism advisory panel Tuesday over fears that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has politicized the key federal autism advisory board he ...

Sondra Williams is no stranger to medical diagnoses and treatments. As a teenager and young adult, she spent a decade in and out of mental-health facilities, medicated for conditions including ...

When Mattel introduced its new Barbie with autism last month, it did something deceptively simple and quietly powerful: It reflected the real world back to children. For decades, Barbie has been both ...