Autism

Autism Awareness Month represents an opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance, and to draw attention to those facing an autism diagnosis.

You're a parent of a child who's described as neurotypical, but a classmate of your child is on the autism spectrum. Before you plan a playdate or a large gathering, what do you need to know about autism?

A father and daughter from Vineland have created an organization with a mission to transform the lives of children with autism and special needs worldwide.

A 10-question survey developed by researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has a nearly 90 percent success rate at diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in children 3 years and younger.

One in 45 children in New Jersey is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Through high school, these kids can get help to accommodate their needs. But once they are adults, services catering to them are scarce.
A new program at the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services aims to help with that…

A New Jersey dad is asking parents everywhere to speak to their children about being kind to their peers after his son revealed in a school assignment that he has no friends.

Kids with special needs or those on the autism spectrum often have difficulty in crowded, noisy situations with bright lights.  Now, Storybookland, a local amusement park is offering special needs kids an opportunity to enjoy the park in a much more subdued way.

In New Jersey, boys are 4.2 times more likely to have autism than girls. White and black children were more likely to be diagnosed than Hispanic children.

One in 68 kids is diagnosed with autism in our country, but it affects one in 45 kids in New Jersey.

The sooner autism it is diagnosed, the better your child's chances of overcoming the challenges of this disorder. Know the warning signs.