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CDC Revises Developmental Milestones For Young Kids
A CDC effort to help identify children with autism and developmental disabilities early so that they can access appropriate supports and services is getting its first-ever update.
A Pandemic Shortage Of Home Health Workers Has Left Families Struggling To Find Care
The pandemic has made home health staffing even scarcer than it already was. Many family members have had no option but to become caregivers, potentially damaging careers and relationships.
Consumer Review Site Takes On Adaptive Products
A website known for its reviews of items like TVs, mattresses and vacuum cleaners is debuting a new section devoted to evaluating products aimed at making life easier for people with disabilities.
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Signs Of Autism Can Be Spotted Earlier Than Thought, Studies Say
Two recent studies found evidence indicating that signs of autism could be identified in children under 12 months, potentially allowing intervention to start sooner and be more successful.
Video Shows Therapist Punching Nonverbal Teen, Prompting Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against a behavioral therapist says that he was hired to provide treatment to a teen with disabilities but video from a hidden camera shows he physically assaulted her.
Feds Warn Health Providers About Denying Care To Those With Disabilities
Federal officials are reminding the nation's health care professionals that withholding treatment because a person has a disability is often illegal — even if resources are scarce.
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Debate Over Applied Behavior Analysis At A Crossroads
The therapy long considered the gold standard for autism faces an increasingly virulent opposition, mostly from people who experienced it in childhood.
Staffing Crisis Strains Special Education Sector
While other schools have resumed full-day in-person learning, students at some specialized private schools have not had access to consistent services since the pandemic began.
Facebook Rolls Out Disability Avatars
Facebook is introducing new avatar options designed to allow people with disabilities to better express themselves across the platform.
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Teens With Disabilities More Likely To Have Mental And Behavioral Health Disorders
Teens with disabilities are up to five times more likely to experience mental, emotional and behavioral health disorders, according to researchers who are looking for better ways to help them.
Cerebral Palsy Often Genetic, Study Finds
New research suggests that as a many as a quarter of cerebral palsy cases are related to an underlying genetic condition.
New IDD Transition Program Takes Shape
Leaders in one of the nation's largest cities are launching an effort to create more opportunities for those with developmental disabilities after they age out of school.