Well, it's official. We are living through a pandemic. Most of us have never experienced anything like this before and are feeling concerned and overwhelmed. Since many states across the U.S. (and ...

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON LESS THAN THREE WEEKS UNTIL STUDENTS IN MOST OF OUR LOCAL COUNTIES EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY. AND OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE AND ...

As kids are heading back to school with all sorts of new things to absorb, there will be a lot to learn. But one thing we may not consider among those new skills they’re gaining is learning how to ...

It usually starts quietly. A phone during meals. A cartoon to stop a meltdown. A screen handed over just to get through the day. And then, one day, something feels off. Your child doesn’t respond when ...

Despite broad efforts in recent years to identify children with autism early, many continue to go undiagnosed for years. New research suggests that genetics may explain why. Kids who receive an autism ...

HIALEAH, Fla. — There’s a new emergency alert system that can help parents of children with autism across the state. Florida leaders officially announced it Friday. “For me, the Spectrum Alert is ...

Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims. By Gina Kolata and Azeen Ghorayshi Gina Kolata and Azeen Ghorayshi cover science and ...

The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition ...