Autism

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," a mother and caregiver shared advice for those who are going through the same experiences.

A state appellate court ordered that a recently leaked grand jury report on Hope Florida be expunged. Does it all go away with no repercussions?

A blue-ribbon panel will hold two more meetings before it adopts the final list of recommendations to the Legislature on how best to use state dollars to treat children with 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.