autism
Single dad, 2 autistic sons killed in NY house fire but mystery remains: 'Trying to find answers'
"Everything was [about] his kids," his landlord, John Porcaro, told The Post Monday. "He was definitely a great dad."
Dad catches in-home therapist molesting 14-year-old son with autism during session: DA
Salvador Armando Arriaga, 32, an in-home therapist was caught with a half-naked 14-year-old boy with autism during a treatment session, according to the Orange County District Attorney.
'Game changer': Long Island smart home opens with appliances and automatic features for those with disabilities
A new smart home for those with disabilities opened on Long Island and has quickly become a "game changer" for the everyday lives of its residents.
Florida substitute teacher accused of punching autistic student in the ribs
Jung allegedly "leaned down on" and approached the student while they were lying on a mat, and punched them in the ribs and arm.
Mom spent almost $5K on her 5-year-old's birthday party: 'I wanted to give her a big day'
This woman did not hold back when it came to planning her little girl's lavish birthday party last summer.
'Survivor 48' star Eva Erickson responds to 'horrible' online comments about her autism
"Not in a million years. These are amazing people. They respect me."
RFK Jr.'s debunked autism theories baffle experts — and will waste billions of dollars, doctors say
“Those of us who are professionals in the field did a collective eye roll," one expert said of RFK's recent statements.
Why autism cases have risen so much since the '90s — and 3 common myths to ignore
In the 1990s, 1 in 1,000 individuals was diagnosed with autism. Today, it’s closer to 1 in 31.
Study finds surprising new link between lefties, autism and schizophrenia
New research shows lefties are more likely to have psychotic disorders.
Texas teacher used dog whistle to control boy with autism who would 'come home and cry' about the pain: cops
The victim's mother said her son "would come home and cry about going to school" because of noise that "hurt his ears," the affidavit states.
Bill Gates' daughter reveals he has Asperger syndrome, recalls how boyfriends found meeting him 'terrifying'
"If I were growing up today, I probably would be diagnosed on the autism spectrum," Gates wrote recently.
Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant
Experts say the findings highlight the need for more screening in young women, so they can get treatment before conceiving.
Rosie O'Donnell demands RFK Jr. resign over comments about autistic children
Rosie O'Donnell lashed out at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday for his recent comments about autistic children destroying their families, saying he should be fired or resign as secretary of Health...
RFK Jr. declares autism in America as an 'epidemic' that 'dwarfs' deadly COVID-19 outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr is declaring a war on autism, claiming the neurodevelopmental condition is an epidemic that's far worse than the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Disturbing footage released of officers fatally shooting non-verbal autistic teen
Idaho police have released bodycam footage of officers’ fatal shooting of a non-verbal autistic teenager who was holding a knife.
RFK Jr. says HHS will research six 'environmental factors' — such as mold, medicines and ultrasounds — for potential link to autism
Among the "factors" Kennedy said would be scrutinized are ultrasound scans, mold, pesticides, food chemicals, medicines and air and water contamination.
Idaho teen with autism shot by police dies after being removed from life support
Police in the southeast Idaho city of Pocatello responded to a 911 call reporting that an apparently intoxicated man with a knife was chasing someone in a yard.
RFK Jr. announces HHS will undertake 'massive testing and research effort' to find the cause of autism – by September
Kennedy said the effort will be completed by September and involve hundreds of scientists.
This mom of two hasn't paid for an international trip in 10 years -- here's how she travels for free
Sally Edmonds has been on five international trips with her family over the past 10 years and has not paid a single cent for any of them.
CBD improves behavior of kids with autism — with new studies testing children as young as 5
New research suggests that a non-intoxicating cannabis extract could help improve behavior and alleviate common symptoms in children and teenagers with autism.