As schools across the country welcome students back to campus, these changes may be a struggle for those students with autism and create a significant safety risk: wandering. Wandering, also known as ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

Cannabis extract could reduce symptoms in autistic children and teenagers, according to "promising" new research. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, can lead to "meaningful benefits" and improve the behavior ...

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — Individuals with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than those without, according to the National Autism Association. One Savannah mom said the lack of local resources in ...

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

Editor's note: This is an updated version of the original story. In 2011, former public school teacher Jessica Respus, who holds a doctorate in educational leadership teaching, learning and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter swimming ...

CLINTON TONIGHT. RHONDELLA. WELL, THE. NONPROFIT NORTHEAST ARK IS LAUNCHING A FREE SWIM LESSON PROGRAM, AND IT DOES COINCIDE WITH BRADY CASSIDY’S DROWNING. CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. FOR CHILDREN WITH ...