Colorado officials say autism therapy providers saw an opportunity to make money in a new field without much federal guidance ...

There was some evidence that cannabinoids can reduce symptoms of cannabis use disorder, insomnia, tic or Tourette's syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder, but the quality of this evidence was ...

Research on children with autism and ADHD shows distinct cognitive and behavioral patterns, suggesting comorbidity may require unique intervention approaches.

In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions affect how ...

In close to three decades of teaching special education at the Nicholson STEM Academy in Chicago, Winnie William-Halls had never taken a long break from her career. That changed last year—and it was ...

Elementary school teachers report increasing behavioral problems among young students. Schools are helping to better train teachers to deal with classroom behavior issues. Elementary teachers say they ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a directive prohibiting its attorneys from speaking at or participating in events organized by the American Bar Association, signaling a growing rift between ...

An attorney’s fiduciary obligation does not require absolute obeisance to a client’s wishes or demands. ABA Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to the client-lawyer relationship and the ...

Mikeie Reiland is a staff writer for Education at Forbes Advisor. Before coming to Forbes Advisor, he wrote magazine journalism for publications like the Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, and Gravy.

Amanda Badia, a student in the online Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis program, won Best Overall Poster at the 2025 Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) Conference, held Sept.

Summary: A long-term study tracking 475 children found that autistic children are far more likely to experience persistent gastrointestinal issues than their peers. These symptoms often co-occur, ...

Ready or not, incoming kindergartners are now entering the world of formal education, raising the question: What truly defines kindergarten readiness? Individual kindergarten-readiness “checklists” ...