The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Florida Families Report Longer Delays for School-Based Autism Services

For many Florida parents, getting school-based autism services is no longer just a paperwork challenge — it is becoming a waiting game. Families across the state say delays involving evaluations, therapy support, classroom accommodations, and staffing shortages are stretching longer than expected. When services are delayed, children can miss critical…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 23

All my children might die before they’re 35, says mum after missed test results reveal rare genetic condition

Sarah Bingham, 39, from Weston-super-Mare, said her son Caleb nearly died at eight months old after having blood poisoning and bacterial meningitis

The Independent UK · May 22

School Counselors Say More Children Are Masking Autism Symptoms Until Burnout Hits

A growing number of school counselors say they are seeing a troubling pattern: students who appear to be “doing fine” at school but fall apart emotionally at home. Many of these children are engaging in autism masking in children, a behavior where autistic traits are hidden to fit social expectations.…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 21

Experts Say Girls With Autism Are Still Being Missed at Alarming Rates

For years, autism research and diagnosis patterns centered largely on boys, leaving many families unaware that girls can present very differently. Experts now warn that girls with autism are still being overlooked at troubling rates, often delaying support during critical developmental years. A girl who appears socially engaged, academically capable,…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 19

7 Things Insurance Still Refuses to Cover for Many Autistic Children

Families raising autistic children often assume that modern health plans now provide full autism insurance coverage, especially since every state has some type of autism mandate in place. The reality is far more complicated once parents begin filing claims for therapies, evaluations, and long-term support services. Many families still face…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 18

Parents Say These ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Classrooms Aren’t Actually Working

Schools across the country have spent the last several years redesigning classrooms to support students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing challenges. Soft lighting, fidget tools, quiet corners, and flexible seating have become common features in many “sensory-friendly classrooms.” While the idea sounds promising, many parents now say the…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 18

How sport is changing the lives of people with autism in Central Asia

Can sport help improve the lives of children with autism? From adaptive cycling to inclusive running events, structured physical activity helps children develop communication, focus and emotional regulation.

Euronews · May 18

Why Some Children Lose SSI Benefits After Turning 18 — Even With an Autism Diagnosis

For many families, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a child with autism provides essential financial stability. The monthly payments often help cover therapy costs, transportation, educational support, and daily living expenses that insurance may not fully pay for. That is why many parents are shocked when they receive a…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 17

Why More Families Are Going Into Debt Over Autism Evaluations

For many parents, the first step toward understanding their child’s developmental differences starts with an autism evaluation. What many families do not expect is the financial shock that often follows. Across the United States, parents are increasingly draining savings accounts, maxing out credit cards, and taking on loans just to…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 16

Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children’s risk of autism or ADHD, study finds

Researchers say risk comes from ‘other factors, including genetic predisposition to mental health conditions’

The Guardian - UK · May 14