Autism

During Labor Day celebrations, advocacy groups are warning parents to keep a close eye on autistic children while they're in homes with pools

The converted short school bus decorated in ice-cream balls is more than a business with sweet treats. Owner Emily Grace developed it as a hands-on vocational training ground for adults with special needs.

Researchers and disability advocates warn a dismantling of the Education Department risk widening the disparities autistic kids face in diagnosis, school support and discrimination protection.

In 60 seconds or less, the TeaganAI platform can compile a list of private, charter and virtual schools offering services match the student's need.

Florida in the past two years has spent more money than any other state in the nation providing a therapy called applied behavior analysis (ABA) to children with special needs including autism — $6.57 billion between 2023 and 2025.

A 5-year-old boy with autism was found dead Friday after drowning in the retention pond behind his Tampa apartment.

The police department recently announced its Approach With Care Autism Awareness Initiative. It includes additional training for officers and free vehicle decals.

During a roundtable on youth mental health, Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo introduced guidelines urging broader evaluations by providers before children are prescribed psychotropics.

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.

Developed with the Supreme Twins Foundation, the camp aims to provide a structured, supportive environment for a demographic often underserved by traditional summer programming.

A speech pathologist and a space-staging expert – both moms of neurodivergent children – organize preparedness workshops and a specially designed backpack with tailored tools.

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis. People with this condition, such as 9-year-old twins from Massachusetts, need lifelong care.