Baltimore City Public Schools faces growing scrutiny after multiple families said their children with autism were able to leave school unnoticed by staff. Now, the families plan to take legal action against the district. Attorney Thiru Vignarajah claimed one of the incidents happened Tuesday, when a 10-year-old boy wandered away from Westport Elementary School. The…
People with disabilities are half as likely as non-disabled peers to get bachelor’s degrees. McDonald native Gus Psaros found the accommodations, encouragement and resources he needed to graduate. His author-father says costs can hinder many people with disabilities. Rich LordMay 18, 2026 Gus Psaros following graduation at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio on May…
EDWARDS COUNTY, Ill. (WFIE) – A southern Illinois mother is working to create more support and inclusion for children with autism. Alyssa Pierce recently launched ‘Tri-State Neuro-divergent Families’. It’s a digital support group for Tri-State families and caregivers of children with autism, allowing them to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others to feel…
RADNOR, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Finding adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities can feel like an uphill battle. But today, 8-year-old Sy’Heem Priester from North Philadelphia got the wheels he needed to reach the top. The gift of a customized ‘Freedom Concepts’ adaptive bicycle came courtesy of a nonprofit called, ‘Help Hope Live.’ For over 40 years, ‘Help…
It’s a dose of disappointment. A supportive care drug that may help ease hyperactivity and improve speech and communication in children with autism has become so popular that desperate parents may have trouble getting their hands on it. Leucovorin — a reduced form of folate or vitamin B9, an essential nutrient our bodies can’t make on their…
V A new study suggests that the gut microbiome and epigenetic “switches” that regulate genes may work together from birth to shape early brain development. Credit: Stock A study found that early-life epigenetic changes and gut microbiome development are closely linked and may shape the risk of ASD and ADHD. Some gut bacteria appeared to offer…
Dorothy Murray For parents like Dorothy Murray, the figures reflect a growing awareness of autism but she said there are still difficulties accessing support One in 16 schoolchildren in Northern Ireland has a diagnosis of autism, according to new figures published by the Department of Health (DoH). For parents like Dorothy Murray, the figures reflect…