Schools have been told to hire ­autistic teachers and provide “safe spaces’’ with trampolines for students with autism, who ...

In my new book, The Politics of Autism, I discuss how special education is failing children with autism; not because we are not trying—we are. We are spending about 2.25 times as much per special ...

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Autism is a disorder that is present from birth or very early in development that affects essential human behaviors such as social interaction, the ability to communicate ideas and feelings, ...

An Individualized Education Program, generally referred to as an IEP, is often necessary for a child with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability to succeed. The law supporting your ...

At a school in middle-class Riverhead, Long Island, I sat surrounded by a small class of teens — all with autism, with little or no ability to speak. For most of their lives, their thoughts have been ...

Maryland leaders shared a five-year autism plan for the state during Autism Acceptance Month in April. The plan focuses on education, safety and implementing inclusive policies. According to Lt. Gov.

Stakeholders have called for the adoption of artificial intelligence in special education to better support children on the autism spectrum, particularly in underserved communities across Nigeria.

When he graduates Friday with the Jordan Vocational High School Class of 2022 in the Columbus Civic Center, the ceremony not only will celebrate George Jenkins’ perseverance over his prognosis. It ...

One week after the community came together to search for seven-year-old Harbe Nagi, later grieving his loss after he was ...

By Aigbovboise Ayo Ehabahe Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and participate fully in society. For children on the autism spectrum, this right is best realized through inclusive ...