Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder don't feel they can turn to their pediatricians for advice on treatments, a new study finds.

Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities Alleged In Autism Spending

Advocates and lawmakers are crying foul as kids with autism in one state receive strikingly different levels of assistance largely based on their parents' ability to fight for services.

Children with autism don’t need to be ‘fixed’

For too many people, autism is simply a word used to broadly describe anything different. Autism is a cruel joke or insult. Autism is something that “other” families deal with. It is a complicated puzzle meant for doctors and scientists to unlock. In other words, it’s not our problem.

Picking up the pieces: Autism help is available in the community

Editor's note: Picking Up the Pieces is a Daily Press special series covering autism. The three-part series will focus on one autistic boy's experience, with coverage from three different perspectives: the parent, the teacher and the community.

Autism drop-in centre is opened

A new drop-in centre for people with autism and their families is opened in Cornwall.