The noise and chaos of flying can be overwhelming for people on the spectrum. Here are some ways to ease the stress and make ...

The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday morning unveiled a new statewide program meant to improve ...

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often lose access to specialized care once they age out of pediatric services. A new report from the University ...

The Farmingdale facility opened with a vow to offer adults with autism a range of opportunities, including job training, ...

For years the treatment of autism has been dominated by a single treatment modality called applied behavioral analysis (ABA). ABA is a treatment modality that was designed for children in the early ...

For many families of children and adults with autism or other intellectual disabilities, flying can be intimidating long ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

A south metro coffee shop is brewing more than just coffee, offering a welcoming space and jobs for adults with disabilities.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday morning unveiled a new program meant to improve interactions between ...

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.