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Nonverbal Students Being Denied An Education During Pandemic, Lawsuit Says
A federal lawsuit that could affect thousands claims that students with disabilities are being illegally denied an education during the government-ordered coronavirus school shutdown.
Video Shows Mom Pushing Son With Autism Into Canal
Overwhelmed by caring for her 9-year-old with severe autism, authorities say that a mother pushed her son into water twice, ultimately leading the boy to drown in a Florida canal.
Study Pinpoints Autism Risk For Kids With Aunts, Uncles On The Spectrum
Children who have an aunt or uncle with autism are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with the developmental disorder too.
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Medicaid Providers At The End Of The Line For Federal Coronavirus Funding
Disability services agencies and other providers largely supported by Medicaid have yet to receive help despite mounting losses linked to the pandemic.
Pandemic Making Child Care Tough To Find For Those With Special Needs
With most daycare centers closed, child care options are especially limited for kids with disabilities and the impact is likely to be long-lasting.
House OKs COVID-19 Relief Plan With More Payments For People With Disabilities
A fresh round of stimulus checks for people with disabilities and billions for home- and community-based services are part of a $3 trillion relief bill that faces an uncertain future.
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Feds Offer Guidance On Voc Rehab Services Amid Coronavirus
Vocational rehabilitation agencies can continue to serve individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, though some adjustments may be needed, federal officials say.
Visits From Horses Brighten Locked-Down Days For Those With Special Needs
With coronavirus keeping people with special needs away from their regular riding lessons, one equine-assisted therapy provider is making house calls with horses in tow.
Remote Learning Continues, But Students With Disabilities Still Falling Behind
Experts, teachers and caregivers contend students in special education stand to lose the most as remote learning continues given their differing needs and varying levels of family support.
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CDC Researchers: Over 5 Million US Adults Have Autism
For the first time ever, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are estimating the number of American adults who have autism.
Pets Ease Stress For Kids With ASD And Their Parents, Study Finds
Parents of children with autism often report higher levels of stress than other moms and dads, but new research suggests that having a furry friend — or two — can make a big difference.
Senator Introduces Bill To End Ventilator Discrimination During Pandemic
A U.S. senator has introduced legislation aimed at bringing an end to ventilator protocols that advocates worry could be used to discriminate against coronavirus patients with disabilities.