autism

A nurse practitioner who focuses on neonatal developmental follow-up and autism screening says there are hallmark features that make specialists want to look for ASD. The primary thing is a speech delay.

We’re reaching out to autistic folks who have gone through ABA therapy and want to share their experiences.

“No one ever forgets 911. No one ever forgets 411. And now, no one will ever forget 988,” says one mental heath expert.

After the school district agreed to pay $440,000 to resolve a lawsuit over its use of the Baker Act on students, some advocates want more protections for children.

On Florida Roundup, we discuss how more Floridians are becoming caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s, and the number is only expected to increase. Also, what does it mean to be an autism-friendly city?

One North Carolina family's six-figure medical bill came from a state hospital. The attorney general, who is running for governor and says he's against high medical costs, tried to collect the debt.

Some of the measures Cooper City took include setting aside low-sensory areas for outdoor events with loud noises, and adding signs in offices to tell visitors what to expect.

The increasing rate of ASD diagnoses has driven a growing demand for education, therapy and other services for neurodivergent kids, their families and their support networks.

Families with ASD children need to pay close attention near water. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for autistic kids due to a behavior known as "elopement," according to the National Library of Medicine.

Author and activist Tiffany Hammond talks about her new children's book A Day With No Words. It details a day in the life of non-speaking kids with autism and their families.