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Scandal November 20, 2020

Sia addresses backlash to new film's portrayal of autism: 'I believe this movie is beautiful'

Sia is addressing the backlash she's received after casting Maddie Ziegler as a character with autism in her new movie "Music" even though the 18-year-old is not autistic in real-life. 

Coronavirus November 11, 2020

Coronavirus face masks creating potential hurdle for kids with sensory issues

For some children and others with learning disabilities or sensory issues, the mask mandate is creating an extra hurdle.

America Together September 11, 2020

Community rallies during coronavirus pandemic to find SpaghettiOs for girl with autism

It takes a village to raise a child, and persevere through a pandemic.

Controversies August 11, 2020

NJ priest kicks 7-year-old boy with autism out of church for being 'distraction'

A New Jersey mom is upset after her son, who has autism and is nonverbal, was kicked out of a Catholic church by a priest for being a "distraction" during a private baptism ceremony.

Pregnancy August 11, 2020

Marijuana use during pregnancy associated with autism in babies, study finds

A large Canadian study found an association between maternal cannabis use during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder in babies. 

Coronavirus April 29, 2020

How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting children with autism: 'We are trying our best'

How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting children with an autism spectrum disorder?

LIFESTYLE April 24, 2020

What parents need to know about homeschooling their autistic children

Psychologist Dr. Jan Charone-Sossin discusses how the coronavirus has affected special needs kids and shares tips for parents on how to homeschool them.

Media April 22, 2020

Forgotten population of COVID-19: Developmentally disabled and group home workers

How group homes for the developmentally disabled population face new, widespread challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic.

OPINION April 11, 2020

Eben Brown: Coronavirus makes parents homeschoolers – we’ve been doing it for years for our autistic daughter

As parents of an autistic girl, my wife and I have been homeschooling ever since kindergarten. We felt it would be the best for her, and we availed ourselves of a district program where they provide the materials and we facilitate. Our daughter is academically thriving. We’re convinced we're doing the right thing.

Utah Jazz March 25, 2020

Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles says he'd drop NBA career to protect autistic son from coronavirus threat

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles said he would retire from the NBA without hesitation if it meant keeping his son, who suffers from autism, safe from the threat of the coronavirus. 

Autism December 18, 2019

Kids with autism meet Santa in calmer environment after malls across US open early

Malls across the country are opening early this holiday season so children with autism can visit Santa in a calmer environment.