It's long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at data across more than three decades suggest that may not be the case.

After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter ...

Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside ...

In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live ...

Federal health officials are reviving a key panel tasked with guiding the government's strategy on autism, but the new ...

An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism. “Daniel Tiger’s ...

Students with disabilities may be missing out on valuable assistive technology, a new report finds, due to limited awareness among school staff and other issues. The Individuals with Disabilities ...

As the Trump administration takes sweeping steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the agency is still deciding what the future holds for special education. The Education Department said ...

After months of delays, lawmakers recently approved a federal funding bill narrowly averting a government shutdown, but advocates say it may bring more questions than answers for disability programs.