ROCHESTER, N.Y. If you’re worried that your young child may need speech or occupational therapy, you may also need to worry about how long it’ll take to get them evaluated and then into treatment.
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According to recent CDC stats, about 2.2% of American adults—more than 5.4 million people—are somewhere on the autism spectrum, which "reflects major improvements in public awareness and public health response to autism" since the early 2000s, according to Autism Speaks.
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Making sure neurodivergent students are able to succeed after graduation isn't just matter of preparing them for the workplace - it's a matter of preparing workplaces for them
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City will work to transform and rebuild trust in public schools serving special education students.
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Virginia’s largest school district failed students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal investigators announced this week.
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As the war in Ukraine rages on, UNICEF and partners are helping children with disabilities get the support they need to thrive.
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A support group for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, continues to meet in The County. The group meets once a month at The Sargent Community Center, in Presque Isle.
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Incorporating horses into occupational, physical and speech-language therapies provides a powerful tool for individuals with disabilities.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It's after school and there may be no other place these children would rather be than among trains.
"We have over 100 years of rail history on the tracks and the museum proper,” said Concetta Bencivenga, director of the New York Transit Museum.

Neurodivergent children are disproportionately represented in the youth justice system in England. This includes those with conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and speech, language and communication needs.