New Jersey is taking action to protect people with autism. People on the spectrum can soon apply for a designation on their ...

With the explosion of the neurodiversity movement, many autistic and ADHD adults are finally getting answers about themselves. Formal assessments can be an important piece of the puzzle.

After a heartbreaking year of loss and hardship, a Long Island father and his young son are finding strength in their ...

More adults have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or ...

A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love,’ Scott LeRette, was born and brought up in Red Oak, Iowa, where he became a father to Austin LeRette. When his son was diagnosed ...

The Unbreakable Boy, based on ScottLeRette's novel The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of ...

Research continues to show that outdated diagnostic criteria, social expectations, and a lack of awareness among ...

CCTV can be an effective form of assistive technology. However, there are ethical and legal issues around using security cameras to keep an eye on someone with dementia that must be taken into account ...

“My favorite movie is The Big Lebowski, the Unbreakable Boy second and then Zack Snyder’s Justice League. If I ever had to meet any actor, it would be Christian Bale. My favorite comedy actor, The ...

Should he be confirmed, RFK Jr. will no doubt continue with his playbook to promote false claims about vaccine safety. This ...

This study reveals that SHANK3 deficiency in brain endothelial cells disrupts BBB function during the neonatal period through β-Catenin imbalance, leading to ASD-related neuronal and behavioral ...

It could force many children with autism back into public schools when the cuts take effect in April. “The schools aren’t ready,” said Kristin Crabb, of Sullivan, Indiana. Crabb’s son ...