Sydney Alexander said a paraprofessional at Gonzales Middle in early February sent her a picture of her son Jaelon inside a ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, ...

The government says it will spend £4bn in mainstream schools in England over three years, as the Conservatives question where the money will come from.

Already struggling to get help, families with children with special needs are concerned changes could make things worse ...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, boys are about three times more likely to be diagnosed as autistic than girls are. Scientists have sought an answer as to why that ...

Six-year-old Antoni, born in the UK to Polish parents, speaks only a few English words in class and often looks confused when the teacher gives instructions. He could simply be adjusting to English—or ...

Once upon a time, science worked on the assumption that there was such a thing as a “normal” brain that neatly conformed to society. Those who were different might be diagnosed with an illness or ...

On January 11, 2026, Mattel announced the release of Autistic Barbie, a doll with an official autism diagnosis who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate, carries a ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

GREENVILLE — A nonprofit with a print business that employs autistic adults made a viral T-shirt with the help of Netflix star and Greenville resident Kaelynn Partlow, and is partnering on a new book ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A student who was Tased by a school resource officer in a now-viral video on the school bus has now hired an attorney. Lanier Johnson-Hunt, an 18-year-old student at Langston ...

KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri. Rockhurst University contacted Braden, sharing this story. Braden followed up by listening to the voices of an occupational ...