autism

In one art therapy session, Led Bradshaw asked his autistic son Jake to draw himself as a superhero. The drawings inspired the central character and other heroes comic “Jake Jetpulse.”

A mother and dozens of concerned parents protested outside the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Wednesday night after police were called to a boy’s school bus because the boy, who has autism, kept taking off his mask.

Led Bradshaw’s son Jake was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. Art therapy for Jake led to inspiration for Bradshaw, a professional comic book artist. In a new episodes of Craig Melvin’s “Dads Got This,” Bradshaw told Craig about how his son’s passion led to the development of a comic book series, “Jake Jetpulse.” Five books...

A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a little different

People with autism and other sensory sensitivities know how tough this pandemic has been, especially when it comes to masks. “I don’t like how masks touch my face, it feels weird,” said Lily Winston, a 15-year-old high school freshman from Needham. Rafi Nova, a Newton company, has come up with a solution: a “sensory friendly” mask. “It’s designed with...

Gifted One Princes offers autism-related merchandise.

Sia’s first time directing a feature film, “Music,” may have nabbed her two Golden Globe nominations, but the pop star is now under fire for the portrayal of her autistic main character, who was played by the neurotypical actor and dancer Maddie Ziegler. Dr. Daniel Bober, a psychiatrist who treats patients with autism, joined LX News to discuss the controversy....

A lawsuit against a Louisiana sheriff and seven deputies says deputies sat on and kept a chokehold on a shackled, obese, severely autistic 16-year-old for nine minutes until he died a year ago.

A 13-year-old with autism is hospitalized after getting shot several times by Salt Lake City police.

The FOCUS Center for Autism is a specialized school in Canton. Its curriculum provides education and socialization programs for autistic students from 10 to 21 years old. Like all schools, they’ve been closed since March, forcing students there to adapt to a virtual learning program. FOCUS officials say they gather students via interactive media each morning. Assignments are given and…

There could soon be a new baseball organization coming to Connecticut. Alternative Baseball, which was founded by 24-year-old Taylor Duncan, allows people with autism and other special needs to take the field. Duncan was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of four. “I had speed issues, sensory issues and anxiety issues growing up,” said Duncan, who grew up…

There could soon be a new baseball organization coming to Connecticut. Alternative Baseball, which was founded by 24-year-old Taylor Duncan, allows people with autism and other special needs to take the field.

A judge has sided with Walt Disney World in ruling that the theme park resort can refuse to give unlimited front-of-the-line passes to an autistic man whose mother says the accommodation should be made under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Local authorities are investigating YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer after receiving “several inquiries regarding the welfare” of their adopted son, whom they recently announced they had placed with another family. The Stauffers faced backlash last week after they announced they were permanently placing their son, Huxley, with another family. The couple adopted Huxley from China in 2017 and said they were not aware...

Myka, 32, was joined by husband James Stauffer as she told her 717,000 YouTube subscribers that their adopted son Huxley is no longer living with them. Known as “rehoming,” the couple struggled to hold back tears as they candidly detailed their decision to place the toddler in a new home that will better suit his medical needs.

There is a fast-growing industry that’s based on the premise that targeted games and exercises can rewire the brain to boost memory, sharpen thinking or decrease the challenges associated with anxiety, autism, ADHD and other disorders, NBC News reports. Brick-and-mortar training centers like Brain Balance Achievement Centers and LearningRx are just one piece of a $2 billion global brain technology…

Marty Mendoza of Belton, Texas, is on a mission to give his son with autism a memorable Christmas. He’s asking the public to send letters and cards for his son, Marty, Jr., to open on Christmas Day.

Just a couple of months after Jade Devis found out she was pregnant, a protruding bump appeared on her chest. It was the beginning of an ordeal that forced the first-time mom and her developing fetus to undergo chemotherapy together after Devis was suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer. She did three rounds before giving birth to her son Bradley in...

When autism research started to really accelerate a couple decades ago, many scientists thought finding a cure might be easier. Today, the latest science points away from a single cure, but there are ways to help autistic people lead healthier, happier lives and more that can be done to help, NBC News reports. “I think that given the complexity and...

A family visiting Disney World’s Epcot Center with their son who has autism was in awe of Snow White, who was able to expertly soothe their 6-year-old son when he experienced a meltdown while in line to take a photo with the Disney princess.