New Jersey's autism rate at 1 in 32 — highest in the country
According to the CDC data, boys in New Jersey are four times more likely than girls to be identified with ASD.
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Help a NJ business that helps those with autism
The owner of the Piscataway company, Steven Bier, is asking people to buy their popcorn on Amazon and give it a review.
Parents of special-needs children managing new stress in outbreak
The parents of children with special needs face unique challenges right now because, like other kids, theirs are also home and away from their usual routine.
Coronavirus information for families with special-needs kids
School closings are also affecting families with special needs children, including those who are autistic.
Father of autistic boy denied communion speaks out
Jimmy LaCugna called in to explain his story and express his family's lividness. Hear the interview here.
25% of kids with autism are undiagnosed, Rutgers research finds
Despite growing awareness of the developmental disorder, research out of Rutgers University claims autism's reach is much greater than current figures suggest.
NJ students with autism are cracking codes of computer literacy
Ten New Jersey students with autism are the recipients of scholarships designed to further their skills in coding and design.
Rutgers museum makes visits easier for people with autism or PTSD
The Zimmerli Museum at Rutgers is the first of its kind in the tri-state area to offer specialized tools to help visitors with sensory-related disorders, have a rewarding experience.
Now we have a second child with autism
The world can be a cold place. Social media has made it even colder.
Trump signs $1.8B autism law championed by NJ lawmakers
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.