Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Restored
In late September, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that nearly 500,000 people, mostly children, who had lost…
Upcoming Broadway Musical Puts Autism on Stage
How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical, will open on Broadway on December 10, 2023, at the Belasco Theatre, with previews beginning November…
In a recent Biospace article, John Ricco, the co-founder of Atlantic Group Recruiting, explained that autistic employees “often…
Advice for the Transition to College
When Ryan Neale went to UCLA, his dream school, he struggled in the first months of his freshman year…
It is summertime, and pools, beaches, lakes, and ponds are wonderful places to enjoy recreation. For autistic children, though, places near water can be…
Older Autistic Adults at Higher Risk for Health Issues
Two new studies have found older autistic adults are at risk for age-related physical conditions and injuries and are particularly susceptible to certain…
In late March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the autism prevalence is higher that it was…
Reflecting on the Life of a Disability Rights Trailblazer
Judith Heumann, the “mother of the disability rights movement,” and an influential figure throughout the disability community, passed away on March 4, 2023.
Rate of Autism Without Intellectual Disabilities Is Rising
Researchers at Rutgers University recently reported that, between 2000 and 2016, autism rates among children without intellectual disabilities rose by five times— from 3.8…
IACC Approves New Strategic Plan
In January, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) approved a new strategic plan, as reported in Disability Scoop. The new plan provides recommendations…
CDC Invests $20 Million for Autism Tracking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in mid-December that it would invest more than $20 million over four years to continue…
British Journalist Writes First Autism-friendly Cookbook
Just in time for holiday gift giving, there’s a new book for autistic people that is practical and just right for breakfast, lunch, or…
