» 5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics
05/23/26 - from: NYT > Health
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.

» How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids
05/23/26 - from: NYT > Health
Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.

» Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
05/23/26 - from: NYT > Health
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.

» Supreme Court Punts On Deciding How Intellectual Disability Is Defined
05/22/26 - from: Disability Scoop
Months after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that advocates said could have major implications for intellectual disability and how it is defined, the justices said never mind. The post Supreme Court Punts On Deciding How...

» Feds Announce ‘Largest Autism Fraud Bust In American History’
05/22/26 - from: Disability Scoop
The U.S. Department of Justice said over $90 million was allegedly pilfered from Medicaid programs including those serving kids with autism and supporting community living for people with disabilities. The post Feds Announce ‘Large...

» 2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
05/22/26 - from: NYT > Health
The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.

» PBS Brings Back Series Focused On Character With Autism
05/20/26 - from: Disability Scoop
A popular drama centering on a detective with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is set to return. The post PBS Brings Back Series Focused On Character With Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop .

» Autism Increases Odds Of Suicidal Crisis. 988 Is Changing To Better Serve This Group
05/19/26 - from: Disability Scoop
Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for callers with autism, a population more likely to experience suicidal crisis. The post Autism Increases Odds Of Suicidal Crisis. 988 Is Changing To Better Serve This Gro...

» Children’s Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows
05/18/26 - from: NYT > Health
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.

» 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 .