The Special Families Support, a support network for families of children with special needs, is now in its 25th year ...

Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran and Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen have introduced legislation that would change how Supplemental ...

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the ...

A discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for ...

Many disabled people, advocates and families want more houses of worship to know that there are ways to fully incorporate and ...

Kennedy Jr., center, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives at the Hart Building to meet with senators at the Capitol in Washington on Dec. 16. (J ...

After years of advocacy here in Western New York and a push from lawmakers in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Down ...

Emmanuel Semons, who was diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and a mood disorder at the age of three, has always been a creative ...

It's unlikely they have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that involves a pattern of traits and behaviors. Other physical, intellectual, or mental disorders cannot explain these autism ...

What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS ... Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. Bring someone ...