» Son reflects with his mother about growing up with autism
05/15/26 - from: NPR Topics: News
Jhovana Figueroa was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler. For StoryCorps, Figueroa and his mom talk about his childhood and their hopes for the future.

» Airlines Increasingly Commit To Autism Training For Staff
05/15/26 - from: Disability Scoop
Just ahead of the summer travel season, another airline is taking steps to be more welcoming toward travelers on the spectrum. The post Airlines Increasingly Commit To Autism Training For Staff appeared first on Disability Scoop .

» Brain immune cells found to regulate anxiety and grooming behaviors
05/14/26 - from: News-Medical.Net Medical News Feed
A study led by a University of Louisville School of Medicine pediatrics and child neurology researcher reveals how a specific signaling mechanism in microglia, the brain's immune cell, can regulate anxiety and grooming behaviors. These b...

» Flag At US Capitol Honors 22-Year-Old Who Died At Day Program
05/14/26 - from: Disability Scoop
An American flag will be flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of a man with autism who died after falling from a third-floor window while attending a state-certified day habilitation program. The post Flag At US Capitol Honors 22-Year-Ol...

» Labeling feelings helps manage uncertainty-driven anxiety in people with autism
05/13/26 - from: News-Medical.Net Medical News Feed
We feel more anxious when facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, but for those who score higher on autistic traits, this anxiety tends to be stronger.

» Autism Researcher Facing Charges Of Stealing Over $1 Million From CDC
05/12/26 - from: Disability Scoop
An autism researcher accused of absconding with more than a $1 million in CDC grants and using the money for personal gain has been extradited after almost 14 years on the lam. The post Autism Researcher Facing Charges Of Stealing Over $...

» TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology
05/12/26 - from: Disability Scoop
An AT&T commercial centers on a 7-year-old with cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy who uses eye-gaze technology to communicate — and to play music. The post TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology appeared first...

» What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
05/08/26 - from: NYT > Health
It may look like vanity, but it’s a debilitating mental health condition.

» National Hotline For IDD Caregivers Proposed
05/08/26 - from: Disability Scoop
A group of federal lawmakers if pushing to establish a first-ever national hotline for caregivers of those with developmental disabilities. The post National Hotline For IDD Caregivers Proposed appeared first on Disability Scoop .

» With 24 Hours Of Free Throws, Mom Raises Big Money For Special Olympics
05/08/26 - from: Disability Scoop
At an event that’s like a telethon crossed with a basketball practice, a former college player and ESPN analyst makes 100 free throws every hour for 24 hours, all inspired by her son with Down syndrome. The post With 24 Hours Of Free Thr...