COVID-19 Risk Varies Among Those With IDD, Study Finds
January 07, 2021
People with developmental disabilities face a greater chance of dying from COVID-19 as compared to others, but
Pandemic Helpline Launches For People With IDD, Caregivers
December 10, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, a new 24-hour support line is working to help
Anorexia’s link to autism, explained
December 08, 2020
An overview of what researchers know about the overlap between the two conditions and what
December 02, 2020
Three recent studies highlighted in the news have focused on healthcare and autism, with implications
Difficulty identifying emotions linked to poor mental health in autistic people
November 19, 2020
Autistic people who have trouble identifying their emotions, a condition known as alexithymia, are likely
November 17, 2020
Prisons are often ill-equipped to handle autistic inmates, who are at risk for mental health
November 12, 2020
This school year has created many challenges for parents. Should I send my kids to
Being Social in Isolation Through Social Media
November 04, 2020
Right now, in the midst of the pandemic, the autistic community is in a very
‘Sesame Street’ Helping Kids With Autism Learn To Wear Face Masks
October 01, 2020
With a collection of new materials, “Sesame Street” is working to help kids with autism
The Disproportionate Toll of the Pandemic
September 30, 2020
In this unprecedented situation that COVID-19 and the associated lockdown have brought about, autistic people
Simulating Reality to Teach Pedestrian Skills
September 30, 2020
In order to be able to live independently, it is necessary to be able to
Police Shoot 13-Year-Old With Autism After Mom Calls 911 For Help
September 15, 2020
A Salt Lake City mother called 911 last Friday for help calming down her 13-year-old
