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HEALTH April 13, 2024

Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others

A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv," to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop their social skills.

Autism April 2, 2024

World Autism Awareness Day: How you can show your support in 2024

World Autism Awareness Day is an occasion dedicated to education and support. On the day, take extra time to inform yourself about autism and spread information with others.

Fox News Flash April 1, 2024

Miss Missouri, brother team up to raise awareness and tackle the stigma around autism

Hayley and Matthew Leach share why they want to raise awareness about autism on 'Fox News Live.'

Missing Persons March 29, 2024

Cajun Navy calls off search for missing autistic teen Sebastian Rogers amid threats

Volunteer search operations for missing Tennessee teenager Sebastian Rogers have been scaled back due to “increasing security concerns" after members say they received threats.

Arizona February 29, 2024

Arizona teen with autism found in New Mexico, 200 miles away from home

The 13-year-old Marcus Desmond went missing from his southern Arizona home and was found the next day 200 miles away in Deming, New Mexico. His family has no idea how he got there.

NBA February 3, 2024

Tony Snell misses deadline for tenth year of NBA service, is ineligible for benefits to care for autistic sons

The deadline came and went for NBA journeyman Tony Snell to sign with a team and qualify him for a medical plan that would help care for his two autistic sons.

NBA February 2, 2024

Charles Barkley makes plea to NBA on behalf of Tony Snell: 'Let’s sign that kid'

Charles Barkley is asking the NBA to help first-round pick Tony Snell as Snell looks to qualify for a medical plan that would help him care for his two sons diagnosed with autism.

Boston Celtics January 31, 2024

Tony Snell seeking return to NBA for ‘bigger purpose’: ‘It’s about my boys’

NBA veteran Tony Snell is looking to join an NBA team's active roster by Friday and be signed for the rest of the season to be eligible for the union’s premium medical plan.

HEALTH January 9, 2024

Screen time for kids under age 2 is linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, new study finds

Screen time for children under 2 years of age could result in "atypical sensory" behaviors and other processing issues, a study from Drexel University suggests.

Holiday October 31, 2023

Blue Halloween buckets for autism: What they mean and why they're sparking controversy

Blue buckets for trick-or-treating have become an indication that a child has autism, but many parents have split opinions on the trend. Child psychologist Dr. Michele Borba and author Kelley Coleman weigh in.

Pennsylvania October 17, 2023

Pittsburgh jail accused of negligence, discrimination following death of injured, autistic man

According to a lawsuit, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County Jail provided substandard medical care and discriminated against an autistic man who died from a treatable foot infection.