Autism

A blue-ribbon panel will hold two more meetings before it adopts the final list of recommendations to the Legislature on how best to use state dollars to treat children with autism.

During Labor Day celebrations, advocacy groups are warning parents to keep a close eye on autistic children while they're in homes with pools

A Florida task force that could recommend a wholesale revamping of services used by some of the state’s needy children spent hours Monday looking at applied behavioral services (ABA) and how and when they are delivered.

As Florida students settle back into their desks, there are a few new laws on the books, including required testing of cursive writing and providing teachers more training to work with students with autism.

Florida in the past two years has spent more money than any other state in the nation providing a therapy called applied behavior analysis (ABA) to children with special needs including autism — $6.57 billion between 2023 and 2025.

Developed with the Supreme Twins Foundation, the camp aims to provide a structured, supportive environment for a demographic often underserved by traditional summer programming for those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions.

Families and caregivers of neurodivergent children face unique challenges during emergencies. Now, a team of moms is partnering with the cities and organizations to host an autism-friendly emergency preparedness workshop—showing how a specially designed backpack with tailored tools can help reduce stress when it matters most.

The optional program has been passed in several states over the last few years. Supporters say it will help drivers with autism and law enforcement officers communicate better. Critics worry it'll be used to create a statewide autism registry.

For years, Tylenol has generally been considered safe for treating pain and fever — even during pregnancy, when doctors discourage patients from using many medications. But recent news reports about the federal government connecting Tylenol to autism have drawn fresh questions about the drug, and concerns. PolitiFact and WLRN analyze the reports, and tell you what else you should know.

The chatter, the crowds, the unexpected — air travel can feel like a minefield for kids with autism. But a new "practice flight" may help ease that anxiety.

The new law will fill in the gaps in learning opportunities by offering an extra year of Early Steps and a specialized summer program

In Florida, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages one through four. And for children with autism, the risk is even greater. To help families protect their children, experts have released a new water safety guide tailored specifically for children with autism.