Silent clapping, often referred to as "jazz hands," is becoming popular as a way to make events more neurodivergent friendly. A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that both neurodivergent and ...

Parents of children with autism are speaking out against recent comments made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his remarks about autism and vaccines reinforce ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's top health official, has sparked controversy with his recent comments on autism. During a 30-minute address, Kennedy Jr. criticized the Centers for ...

Mattel's new autistic Barbie has been widely praised online for giving representation to the community. But not everyone, including some autistic people or their family members, are sold on the new ...

A boy with autism couldn't hold back his tears at a Coldplay concert. Luis Vasquez and his wife took their son to watch his favorite band perform in Mexico City on April 16, 2016. As Coldplay began ...

A Valley mom, with two of her four children having special needs, says she has now dedicated her life to finding answers. Like many other parents, she wants scientific based research following the ...

Changes to how the B.C. government supports children with disabilities are provoking mixed reactions among parents — relief for those who will receive funding for the first time, but anxiety, fear and ...