Autism News

Raising a child with autism, while challenging, is somewhat easier today than a few years ago when little was known about the neurological disorder that affects one in 68 young people.

Some parents have more on their hands than others. It's safe to say Whitby resident Julie Wormington has her hands full, as all three of her teenaged children have autism.

ONCE, twice, three times a winner...William James became the third recipient of a Jack Petchey award, following in the footsteps of his two brothers.

As people have become distrusting or fearful of government, doctors and drug companies, a sizable fraction have started refusing to allow their children to be vaccinated.

Chris Elgar, left, will join fellow pilot Dave McElroy to fly around the world in 80 days, raising funds for autism research.

All families face times of challenges and triumphs, but families of children with special needs understand the special significance when their children reach developmental milestones.

Dedicated teenager Oliver Morgan - who has a form of autism - is running a special train to raise awareness of the condition.

In the wake of a recent outbreak of measles in British Columbia and a considerable amount of back-and-forth in recent months by the pro- and anti-vaccine crowd, the Ontario government has just announced plans to beef up the immunization schedule for the province's children.

DETERMINED: Nothing will stand in the way of Justin Omrod completing the challenges he sets for himself.

Learners made information boards, featuring images and biographies of famous celebrities and historical figures diagnosed with, or believed to have had, autism.

Thanks in large part to the tenacity and love of his mother, Ping Lian Yeak is not only a recognised autistic savant, but slowly moving towards attaining a degree of independence.

It's "outrageously irresponsible" for celebrities like Jenny McCarthy to encourage parents not to immunize their children against potentially deadly diseases, Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews said yesterday.

Today, more than ONE IN TWO children suffers from chronic illness. Although many experts discuss primary triggers for autism, birth defects, infertility, gut disorders, cancer, and other chronic illnesses, triggers continue.

Measles in Manhattan, mumps in Ohio, and whooping cough in San Diego have been making the news over the past month, with at least five outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases under way now around the U.S. Health officials are blaming low vaccination rates, and many states that allow parents to opt out of vaccines for reasons other than health ... (more)

Professor Michelle Augistin speaks during the Autism Awareness Panel in Seigle Hall Tuesday.

Alex Meredith, 29, left, draws as his mother, Carol, observes at the family home in Littleton, Colo., on Feb. 17, 2014.

The month of April is when I receive a lot of valuable information about autism books, films, resources and late breaking news.

After years of alignment with anti-vaxxers, Jenny McCarthy says she's not anti-vaccine-she's pro 'one poke per visit.'

Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism By Ron Suskind Kingswell; 368 pages; $26.99 4 stars out of 4 Ron Suskind's latest book, "Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism," Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USA TODAY.

Nick Lachey opened up about his 19-year-old brother's autism diagnosis while speaking to CBS news a week after he launched the Lindt Gold Bunny Celebrity Auction to raise awareness for autism.