Autism

A nonprofit in Morris County is changing the amount of time it takes a family to get an autism diagnosis for their child from one year to 30 days.

New Jerseyans who have autism or a loved one on the spectrum have lots of questions as federal officials focus on research. Autism NJ wants to help through a free webinar series.

I’m telling it so fellow autism parents know they’re not alone. This could happen to any parent.

Irisa Leverette said she was home with her 18-year-old son, Darius, who is autistic, when North Brunswick police arrived on a hoax emergency call.

Only 6% of adults with known intellectual or developmental disabilities are accessing residential support in New Jersey at this time, which advocates say is not acceptable for a state with such broad resources.

It's important for moms and dads of children who are on the autism spectrum to get as much sleep as possible, stay hydrated, and keep calm.

School closings are also affecting families with special needs children, including those on the autism spectrum. The good news is help is available.

President Trump signs the Autism Cares Act of 2019 into law, authorizing $1.8 billion to help children and adults with autism by funding research, early detection and treatment.

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?