Autism is on the rise, especially for minorities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a new report released Thursday, the agency said that – for the first time – ...

WOODLAWN, Ohio ‒ Jonisa Cook gets teary-eyed talking about her son four months after his death. She still struggles to walk past kids' clothing racks in stores, or grocery aisles with his favorite ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter ...

In classrooms at Henry J. Kalfas Elementary School in Niagara Falls this past summer, enthusiastic teams of college students led groups of youngsters aged 4-6 through jam-packed days of life-skills ...

A mom of a child with autism is assuring other parents that their autistic children "do not need to be fixed" — rather, they need to be better understood. Kelley Coleman, author of the upcoming book, ...

Aurora parents worry about kids after school's autism program is reduced Parents of students requiring special education programming express concern over imminent changes as Harmony Ridge P-8 plans to ...

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to embrace the differences of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that ...

DONOSTIA SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — Adding a device that helps generate speech improves communication skills to a greater extent than a behavioral-based intervention alone in children with autism spectrum ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Trampolines are a hit with children, offering both entertainment and health benefits. They are particularly effective in managing ...

A Facebook post aimed to help trick or treaters with autism has gone viral. Halloween is around the corner and parents have a sweet way to make trick-or-treating more inclusive and fun for everyone, ...