Tanner was diagnosed with autism at 2 and a half years old. But not all children in the U.S. are diagnosed as early as they can be. That's something the advocacy organization Autism Speaks is hoping to change, because early intervention can help improve children's lives.

Autism is a spectrum disorder that may affect social skills, behavior and communication, with guidelines recommending screenings during regular doctor visits at 18 and 24 months. Earlier diagnosis could also mean earlier intervention, which can help children's development.

An "America's Got Talent" contestant who is blind and has autism wowed judges on the show and received a standing ovation from the entire audience. With his mother alongside him, pianist and singer Kodi Lee delivered an inspirational performance for the ages, earning him a trip to the show's final and becoming an overnight sensation.

The mobility and independence of people with disabilities could be significantly improved by wheelchairs. Wheelchair adoption is a complex process that is influenced by various factors, including personal demands, social dynamics, and technological advancements. To effectively promote wheelchair adoption and enhance the quality of life for people with mobility issues, it is crucial to understand the adoption of wheelchairs from a holistic perspective

When Billy Ray Cyrus decided join Lil Nas X on his hit single "Old Town Road," the country star said the hip hop artist was a "light in this world." While the song is popular all across the United States, Lil Nas X brought that light to one person in particular: A mom from Minnesota says "Old Town Road" helped her 4-year-old son with nonverbal autism find his voice.

Then he found the training program at auticon, an IT consulting firm that seeks out a neurodiverse workforce, or employees with a range of neurological differences, including dyslexia, social anxiety, and those on the autism spectrum.

Dan Bergmann just earned his degree from Harvard Extension School, and was one of the speakers at this year's commencement: When I was twelve years old, I suddenly learned to think, all at once, on a single day. Before that day almost no one would have thought that I would ever understand the world around me. I made meaningless noises, waved my arms, and shouted "cookie" when I wanted a cookie. I did not understand the children's books that were lovingly read to me, and had no clear sense of time or death or the other building blocks of this thing we call the human condition. To continue reading this article, please click here > > > > > > >

Parental warmth (t=-3.64, p = 0.001, d=.97), responsiveness (t=-2.09, p = 0.047, d = 0.70), and verbal stimulation (t=-2.30, p = 0.029, d = 0.75) increased significantly from pretreatment to posttreatment. Improvements in parental warmth were maintained 3 months posttreatment (t=-3.15, p = 0.004, d = 1.16). There were no significant changes in depression, parental stress, or quality of life.

In a now-viral video, viewed over 1.6 million times, Jayla, who didn't give her surname, flashes a playful grin and adjusts her colorful sweater. In the caption, she wrote: "Fit check before I show up to my first day of work in my wheelchair after checking 'No, I do not have a disability' on the job application."