SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Matt Cottle named his home bakery Stuttering King, drawing inspiration from King George VI’s fight with his stammer. Instead of delivering speeches, the challenge for Cottle is ...

Many people know the word autism, but few know the world of autism, and while there has been a huge push for “autism acceptance” as of late, society cannot truly accept an issue that it is not ...

MY NAME IS ERIC WESTCOTT AND THE GRANTHAM. I’M PROUDLY 20 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE A HIGHLY FUNCTIONING AUTISTIC. I AM THE CREATOR OF ERIC’S ID LAW. I CREATED THE LOGOS BECAUSE MY MOTHER FELT IT SHALL ...

I have a disability; it is called autism. Disability is not a bad word. It's simply an aspect of the human condition, one that we all encounter throughout life, whether it's a short-term disability ...

Five-year-old Mikko's joy upon receiving the new Barbie doll encapsulates the essence of this launch. The doll, adorned with a fidget spinner and noise-canceling headphones, mirrors Mikko's own ...

Hill says Mikko, who is nonverbal, also uses an AAC device, which helps people who have speech or language problems to ...

The new Barbie also has eyes that look slightly to the side, a detail meant to reflect how some people with autism avoid ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act marked its 33rd year as law in July, requiring companies to accommodate employees with disabilities, including what are called invisible disabilities. About 16% of ...

In this file photo, Birmingham police block roads around Temple Beth-El on Friday, November 4, 2022. A new mandate will require Alabama law enforcement officers to train on working with people with ...

Public schools provide a variety of necessary services to children and teens with autism, but there is a lack of adequate support for adults who have aged out of the system, according to a new report.

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