Autism

Courtesy of Pittsburgh International Airport

1:24pm Aug 08, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Kids And Adults With Autism Flying Easier In Pittsburgh, With Airport's Help

by Kathleen Davis

Pittsburgh International Airport has opened a 1,500-square-foot "sensory space" to help people on the autism spectrum decompress during travel. Soothing colors and private, soundproof rooms are a hit.

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5:01pm Mar 04, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don't Cause Autism

by Rob Stein

A study of more than 600,000 Danish children finds no evidence of any link between autism and the vaccine that protects against mumps, measles and rubella.
8:36am Feb 08, 2019

News News

Students Work To Design Homes For Adults With Autism

by Eddie Garcia

In Boone, a college class is involved in a project that’s looking at ways to improve homes for adults with autism.

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7:29am Dec 25, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism

by Lynn Arditi

Rhode Island is among a growing number of states allowing children with autism to be treated with medical marijuana. The benefits are unproved and the full extent of the risks are unknown.
2:33pm Sep 27, 2018

Human Interest Human Interest

ABC Of NC Expands With New Autism Services Campus

by Bethany Chafin

A local provider of autism services is expanding its work at a new facility in Winston-Salem.
Norma Molina for WNYC

7:30am Jul 07, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Autistic New Yorkers Share Their Stim-Toy Stories With 'Aftereffect'

by Audrey Quinn

Autistic adults talked about their soothing stim toys with WNYC Studios, creator of the Aftereffect podcast. It examines the life of Arnaldo Rios Soto, an autistic man involved in a police shooting.
Hokyoung Kim for NPR

4:47pm Jun 18, 2018

Science Science Health & Safety

'Cutting Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

by Chris Benderev

With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there's insufficient proof of its effectiveness.

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6:11am Apr 13, 2018

Arts Arts Human Interest Music & Culture

Two People With Autism Find Romance In 'Keep The Change'

by Eddie Garcia

The new film, Keep The Change, is an offbeat romantic comedy about two people looking for love in New York City.

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Shannon Wright for NPR

4:42pm Mar 19, 2018

National National Health & Safety

Black And Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes To Autism

by Casey Rentz

Research suggests that African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later in life because of healthcare provider bias and families' lack of access to care, among other reasons.
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5:34pm Feb 08, 2018

Science Science Health & Safety

Major Psychiatric Disorders Have More In Common Than We Thought, Study Finds

by Merrit Kennedy

Understanding the molecular basis of major disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and bipolar is hopeful, because it could help in developing better treatments for them.
Adam Grossberg / KQED

11:47am Oct 14, 2017

National National Science Environment Health & Safety

A School For Kids With Autism Copes With Fire's Physical And Emotional Damage

by Devin Katayama

Dealing with a fire or other natural disaster is hard on anyone, from evacuation to aftermath. And people with physical or developmental disabilities have particular needs, say emergency planners.
Nick Lowndes / Getty Images

5:00am Oct 01, 2017

National National Health & Safety

Many Young Adults With Autism Also Have Mental Health Issues

by Tara Haelle

Young adults with autism are more likely to have anxiety, depression or other diagnoses than people with other disabilities. And that can make transitioning to adulthood more challenging.