autism

The new building continues the university's tradition of training future practitioners in autism services, and conducting research to find solutions to help those 21 and older with autism succeed at all aspects of adult life.

"Delaying care, delaying an assessment, delaying a diagnosis even 11 months, that can be a very long time, especially when you're talking about a kid that might only be 26 months old," said Matthew Hess, CEO of First Children Services.

If there's a silver lining, it's the chance to slow down, rethink traditions and celebrate without upending routines.

According to the CDC data, boys in New Jersey are four times more likely than girls to be identified with ASD.

The owner of the Piscataway company, Steven Bier, is asking people to buy their popcorn on Amazon and give it a review.

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.

School closings are also affecting families with special needs children, including those who are autistic.

Jimmy LaCugna called in to explain his story and express his family's lividness. Hear the interview here.

Despite growing awareness of the developmental disorder, research out of Rutgers University claims autism's reach is much greater than current figures suggest.

Ten New Jersey students with autism are the recipients of scholarships designed to further their skills in coding and design.