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Chrysler April 4, 2023

Chrysler designed a minivan for autistic passengers

Chrysler is launching a Calm Cabin package for the Pacifica minivan that comes with accessories designed to reduce anxiety for autistic passengers.

Autism March 25, 2023

Autism rates in kids on the rise, especially among minorities: CDC

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said autism is on the rise, with the developmental disability being diagnosed more in minority children than White children.

VIDEO February 16, 2023

New study suggests possible breakthrough in treating autism

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Dr. Marc Siegel unpacks a report suggesting a drug used primarily for seizures and behavioral issues could help treat autism.

Media January 9, 2023

11-year-old autistic piano prodigy goes viral after $15,000 surprise gift from teacher

A story featured on CBS "Sunday Morning" of an 11-year-old autistic piano prodigy receiving a generous musical gift from a complete stranger went viral.

US January 5, 2023

NYC pharma exec cause of death revealed after millionaire ordered back to prison for killing of autistic son

Gigi Jordan, the New York City pharma executive convicted of killing her 8-year-old autistic son, died by suicide after covering her head with a plastic bag, the medical examiner ruled.

VIDEO December 15, 2022

Arizona Autism Charter Schools receive $1 million for their COVID-era efforts

Founder of Arizona Autism Charter Schools Diana Diaz-Harrison and founder of the Yass Prize to Transform Education Janine Yass assess the damage that COVID lockdowns had on special needs children on 'America Reports.'

LIFESTYLE December 5, 2022

Autism 'crash course' offered in engaging new film, 'In a Different Key': 'Changing hearts and minds'

A new documentary, "In a Different Key," tells the story of autism — several stories, really. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to the film's producers ahead of the PBS air date of December 13.

California October 25, 2022

CA school district ordered to pay family of autistic twins $45 million in abuse case

The Southern California-based Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District was ordered to pay $45 million in damages after attention was called to the abuse of two autistic twins.

Pets October 19, 2022

Service dog by her side, Texas teen wins Miss Dallas pageant despite epilepsy, autism

Alison Appleby — a teen from Sherman, Texas, who has epilepsy and autism — was crowned Miss Dallas Teen 2022 as a pageant newcomer with her seizure alert dog, Brady, by her side.

Kansas September 21, 2022

Kansas sheriff's deputy uses Taser on handcuffed 12-year-old autistic boy

A Kansas sheriff used a Taser on a 12-year-old autistic boy who was handcuffed. A state law enforcement board reprimanded the deputy. The deputy was terminated in March.

Utah September 21, 2022

Utah family of autistic boy shot by police to get $3 million settlement

A Utah family reached a $3 million settlement with Salt Lake City after police officers shot a 13-year-old autistic boy in September 2020.