autism
Autistic teen was tied down, taunted by cops before death: video
Isaiah Trammell, 19, was arrested in the early hours of March 13, 2023.
Sex has unique health benefits for chronically stressed moms, study finds
Stressed-out moms are getting new orders from the love doctor.
Gov. Hochul is leaving developmentally disabled NY-ers behind
Nearly five years ago, a nonprofit-run group home with room for six young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) made plans to open in Westchester County, N.Y. With group...
NY school aide yanked arm of third grader with autism in scream-laden 'assault' -- but was allowed to keep job: suit
“Like he didn’t understand if he had done something wrong, why she was still there and in charge of him."
Fluoride in pregnancy may harm child's brain development: study
The research team suggests pregnant women drink filtered tap water — "even some tabletop pitcher filters do a pretty good job of filtering fluoride."
Ex-con who allegedly attacked autistic NYC Stop & Shop worker, 20, released without bail: 'Innocent people suffer'
The ex-con who allegedly attacked a 20-year-old worker with autism in a Queens Stop & Shop parking lot was cut loose without bail Saturday -- enraging the victim's family.
Autistic Stop & Shop worker, 20, attacked on the job for a second time
The worker – who has not been named publicly – was allegedy roughed up by 62-year-old Alvin Martinez in the parking lot of the Rockaway Park store.
Autism center employee charged in sickening caught-on-video assault of toddler
Sickening video emerged this week of an employee at an autism center repeatedly assaulting a 3-year-old boy during her first unsupervised shift at an autism center in Minnesota. Arianna Williams,...
Beloved teacher fired after she reported colleague for alleged abuse of autistic student
“One of my students who is autistic and nonverbal was harmed by another educator to the point that there was blood in my classroom,” the concerned teacher told the outlet...
Colorado bus aide accused of beating 10-year-old nonverbal autistic boy
“This kind of behavior cannot be and is not tolerated. As parents, you trust us with the well-being of your children and you should never have to worry about them...
Nick Cannon, Abby De La Rosa announce son Zillion, 2, has been diagnosed with autism
"His love, strength and brilliance light up every room he enters!" the proud parents gushed in their uplifting announcement.
I'm a Megan Fox lookalike — it's hectic, but I make nearly $32K a month as her doppelganger
The demand for Megan Fox lookalikes must be high, especially after "Love is Blind's" Chelsea Blackwell claimed she resembles the Hollywood scarlet. However, one British woman says she too looks...
Tallulah Willis, 30, reveals she was recently diagnosed with autism: 'Changed my life'
The Wyllis founder previously revealed she also had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder while in treatment for anorexia nervosa.
My daughter eats plaster, foam, wool — what we've learned about her unusual condition
"She's really fussy with normal food, but she’ll sit and eat a sponge," said a mom from Wales.
Investigators search Kentucky landfill for autistic missing teen
Sebastian Rogers has been missing for more than 10 days as of Thursday.
Teen with autism brutally assaulted by group in broad daylight at pier: 'She could have been killed'
A teenage girl with autism has been left with severe injuries after being assaulted by a group of youths in Melbourne.
I thought my 22-year-old son had autism — I was shocked to find out it was early-onset dementia
A 22-year-old man with early onset dementia has become the youngest person with the condition in the United Kingdom.
Our son, 3, is absolutely terrified of food — he hasn't eaten in 17 months
Oliver Taylor, from Pensby, England, was diagnosed with malnutrition and dehydration due to his refusal to eat when he was just 2 years old.
SBF's mom argues he's too autistic for prison, says she's 'genuinely' fearing for his life ahead of sentencing
Sam Bankman-Fried's failure to read social cues will put him in "extreme danger" in prison, the convicted crypto fraudster's mother warned a New York court.
Heartwarming video shows deputies rescuing 5-year-old girl lost in swamp: 'Every second counts'
A 5-year-old girl with autism was safely returned home to her family Monday evening after she wandered into a thick Florida swamp, police said.