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State’s Special Education Age Limit Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims
How long students have access to special education services as they reach their 20s varies from state to state, but courts are increasingly siding with families who say the cutoffs violate federal law.
PBS To Air Documentary On First Person With Autism
A documentary about the first person ever diagnosed with autism is heading to television.
‘Autistic’ Or ‘Person With Autism’? It Depends
New research dives into the heated debate surrounding the language of autism and finds that preferences about how to describe those on the spectrum vary substantially depending on who you ask.
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Trouble Staffing Special Education Services Leaves Students With Limited Options
Severe staffing shortages in special education and related services mean some students with disabilities are being forced to change schools and others are going without services they're entitled to.
Labor Department Crackdown On Caregiver Industry Uncovers Widespread Violations
A year ago, federal officials said they were stepping up efforts to ensure that people paid to care for individuals with disabilities were not being taken advantage of. What they found was problematic.
‘Glee’ Actor Says He Wouldn’t Play A Character In A Wheelchair Now
More than a decade after taking on the role of a student in a wheelchair despite not having a disability himself, actor Kevin McHale says he wouldn't do it again.
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Sensory-Friendly Santa Coming To Hundreds Of Locations Nationwide
As the holiday season gets underway, hundreds of malls will offer individuals with disabilities a special opportunity to meet with Santa Claus without the hubbub that such visits often entail.
Controversial And Often Used Practices Cause Harm, Even Death, Among Students With Disabilities
With scant oversight, schools routinely restrain students or confine them in small rooms. Parents don't always know. Abuses and discrimination occur. Children are traumatized, injured, even die.
Pediatricians Get New Guidance On Cerebral Palsy
A pair of major health organizations are issuing new guidance to doctors about how to identify children with cerebral palsy and appropriately treat the condition.
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Mom Says Walmart’s Acetaminophen Led To Autism In Her Child
A mom believes taking a generic brand of acetaminophen while pregnant caused autism and ADHD in her child. She's now suing Walmart in federal court.
Behavior Analysis Group Votes To Oppose Electric Shock Treatment
After years of tacitly endorsing the only facility in the country known to use electric shocks to address behavior in those with disabilities, a major ABA organization is coming out against the practice.
After Stroke, John Fetterman Poised To Be Powerful Voice For Those With Disabilities
Incoming U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's performance during the debate, on the campaign trail and even his election night victory speech have elevated him into a disability icon of sorts.