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Kids With Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed At Younger Ages, CDC Finds
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (403+ words) by Shaun Heasley | August 21, 2026 A first-of-its-kind estimate of cerebral palsy prevalence in young children shows that kids with the condition are being flagged for it earlier. Children with cerebral palsy who were born in 2018 were more likely to be diagnosed…...
YouTuber Who Ended Down Syndrome Pregnancy Didn't Get Facts Straight, Experts Say
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (554+ words) by Michelle Diament | June 9, 2026 Tamera Peterson and daughter Hensley, 5, create a painted hand at a 2024 event in Medicine Lake, Minn. for the 10th anniversary of Jack's Basket, a nonprofit that delivers baskets of gifts and resources to families across the country…...
Autism Misinformation Widespread On Social Media, Study Finds
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (490+ words) by Shaun Heasley | May 1, 2026 As people increasingly turn to social media for health advice, a new study finds that much of the content circulating on these online platforms about autism and mental health issues is misleading. Researchers looked at more…...
Show Offers Solo Comedic Take On Being The Mom Of A Child With Autism
4+ mon, 7+ hour ago (1053+ words) by Elizabeth Marie Himchak, The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS | April 24, 2026 Megan Dolan on the set of her solo show "Not the Right Mom: A Full Spectrum Comedy." (Poway OnStage/TNS) SAN DIEGO — A humorous take on the challenges, joys and…...
For Kids With Disabilities, Early Intervention Boosts Academics Later
4+ mon, 7+ hour ago (333+ words) by Shaun Heasley | April 24, 2026 Speech pathologist Michelle Helmes works with a toddler showing signs of autism. (Takaaki Iwabu/The News & Observer/TNS) Accessing early intervention services like speech, occupational, physical or behavioral therapy in the first years of life can…...
Autism Just As Common In Girls And Boys, Study Finds
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (512+ words) by Shaun Heasley | February 6, 2026 Nichole and Matthew Lowther play in their living room. Nichole wasn't diagnosed with autism until her son Matthew was diagnosed. (David Swanson/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) It’s long been thought that autism is far more prevalent…...
Major Review Refutes Claims Of Autism-Tylenol Link
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (401+ words) by Shaun Heasley | January 21, 2026 Tylenol and generic acetaminophen is the most commonly used drug for pain relief and fever reduction in pregnant women. (Dreamstime/TNS) Taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk that a child will have autism,…...
'Peppa Pig' Introduces Disability Storyline
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (386+ words) by Shaun Heasley | February 18, 2026 Peppa and her brother George participate in a hearing test on "Peppa Pig." (Hasbro) A popular children’s television show is revealing that a key character has a disability. The upcoming season of “Peppa Pig” — an animated…...
Her Son With Autism Was Kicked Off A Cruise. Now This Mom Is On A Mission To Better Awareness
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1135+ words) by Melanie Burney, The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS | February 3, 2026 PHILADELPHIA — While preparing her four sons to take a dream family vacation in the Caribbean in December, Carolyn Piro carefully reviewed every detail to get them ready. She also contacted the Royal…...
'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' To Highlight Character With Autism
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (352+ words) by Shaun Heasley | January 26, 2026 Max with Daniel Tiger on "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood." (Fred Rogers Productions) An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism. “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” will premiere…...