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School Bus For Child With Disability Poses Safety ‘Threat,’ HOA Says

Details: Published: Friday, 07 September 2018 12:59

A homeowners board that's being sued for blocking door-to-door school bus service for a girl with disabilities is arguing that the bus is a "direct...

Children with Depression 6 Times More Likely to Have Skill Deficits

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 September 2018 16:59

Authors: National Association of Special Education Teachers

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that as many as 2 to 3 percent of children ages 6-12 might have major depressive disorder. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that children who show mild to severe symptoms of depression in second and third...

Millions In Disability Housing Assistance Headed To States

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 September 2018 00:01

People with disabilities in nearly every state will receive help accessing housing in the community thanks to an infusion of millions in federal...

Trump Draws Backlash For Reportedly Using ‘R-Word’

Details: Published: Wednesday, 05 September 2018 00:01

Disability advocates are none too pleased amid reports that President Donald Trump called Attorney General Jeff Sessions "mentally retarded."...

Doctor Training Program Speeds Autism Diagnosis

Details: Published: Tuesday, 04 September 2018 14:14

Training primary care providers to accurately diagnose autism is yielding big dividends, researchers say, allowing children on the spectrum to be...

Sex Offender Placement At Group Home Sparks Outrage

Details: Published: Tuesday, 04 September 2018 14:01

The families of four men living in a state-run home for people with developmental disabilities say they were never informed that their loved ones'...

Percentage Of Children With ADHD Nearly Doubles

Details: Published: Tuesday, 04 September 2018 13:56

The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the...

Disability Groups Line Up Against Trump Supreme Court Pick

Details: Published: Tuesday, 04 September 2018 00:01

As confirmation hearings get underway for President Donald Trump's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, the nominee is facing unprecedented opposition...

‘Social Robots’ Show Promise As Autism Intervention

Details: Published: Friday, 31 August 2018 12:43

Children with autism could see meaningful social skills gains from working with an interactive robot at home, researchers say....

Community Living Agency Denies Disability ‘Segregation’ Remarks

Details: Published: Friday, 03 August 2018 14:16

A federal agency responsible for community living is reaffirming its mission following allegations that a top official publicly said she favored...

Behavior Therapists Accused Of Billing For ‘Impossible’ Hours

Details: Published: Friday, 03 August 2018 13:58

Amid concerns about fraudulent billing by behavior analysts, providers say that one state's Medicaid program is dragging out approvals and preventing...

Kids With Autism See Social Skills Boost With Google Glass

Details: Published: Thursday, 02 August 2018 08:58

New research suggests that technology developed by Google may be able to help unlock social abilities and lessen symptom severity in children with...

Trump Signs Law Delaying Caregiver Check-In Mandate

Details: Published: Wednesday, 01 August 2018 00:01

President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation delaying a controversial Medicaid requirement that service providers electronically check in...

Inclusion Lacking In Top Hollywood Films

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 July 2018 12:52

People with disabilities remain woefully underrepresented in major Hollywood movies, according to a new analysis....

Woman With Autism Allegedly Forced To Eat Mom’s Ashes

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 July 2018 12:41

Five relatives are being charged for allegedly holding a woman with autism captive for a year, abusing her and forcing her to eat dog feces and her...