THE COUNTDOWN IS ON LESS THAN THREE WEEKS UNTIL STUDENTS IN MOST OF OUR LOCAL COUNTIES EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY. AND OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE AND ...

The vast majority of teens with autism have transition plans as part of their individualized education programs, but a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds that these plans often ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boy with trans flag photo wash My second son, Jack*, was first diagnosed with autism at the age of 17. I had my own suspicions ...

Avi was the notetaker for his group project. They had to answer five questions about mammals. Each team member looked up a source on his iPad and called out an answer. The bell rang before they could ...

Summer vacation is nearly here! For most parents, it's a time to catch their breath and take a break from the daily grind. For parents raising children with autism or other special needs, summer time ...

A new study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Joseph's University found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was helpful for improving interactions between ...

APARTMENT MARKS A HUGE MILESTONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. IT’S A CHANCE TO START ADULTING, AND THERE’S A LITTLE KNOWN PROGRAM IN NEBRASKA THAT’S HELPING YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. IT’S CALLED ...

Though acceptance and self-acceptance do not always come easily, a recent study found that feeling accepted correlates ...

From left, Michele Garis, S.A.F.E. board president; Frank Bartoli, PA Inclusive President/CEO; Malinda Knipfer, S.A.F.E. executive director; Megan Valkenburg, PA ...

Navigating the journey into adulthood can be daunting for most young adults, but for those with autism, it can be especially challenging. Recognizing these unique needs, REED Autism Services has ...