(AP Photo/LM Otero)Forget the 'Rain Man' stereotype and the idea that it's a disorder in need of a cure, says advocate
(AP Photo/LM Otero)Forget the 'Rain Man' stereotype and the idea that it's a disorder in need of a cure, says advocate
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)'But when it becomes a political football, it just takes a stressed out community and makes us more stressed.'
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Multiple studies reveal no casual link. 'It's not so simple,' Rutgers expert says

Interview: Patricia Miller, chair, New Jersey Chapter for the National Council on Severe Autism


Increase in autism spectrum disorder among kids in NY-NJ metro area between 2000 and 2016
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)In NJ, some are ‘just languishing in the emergency department’

The event is set to become an annual affair at Allaire Community Farm

Research director of NJ Autism Study, Walter Zahorodny, discusses the data

Dr. Malia Beckwith on the potential obstacles of a return to in-person learning

A new study finds virtually training families to perform early behavioral intervention is both an effective and accessible alternative to one-on-one instruction and therapies typically ...

A new report shows a surprising disparity in the number of kids who display the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, but have no diagnosis.

The five-year, $1.8 billion reauthorization of the CARES Act funds autism research and support programs -- and for the first time recognizes the life-long needs of ...

Sen. Bob Menendez was with advocates and researchers at an adult day program for those on the autism spectrum to push legislation that would reauthorize ...

A new program's been created to connect people with Autism Spectrum Disorder to the research, resources and services they need.

Individuals with autism sometimes struggle to find a job. Jewish Vocational Service educates, trains and prepares those with autism for a variety of careers.

How would you like one of these in your backyard? Franklin's fighting an energy firm to keep its compressor out. Princely payouts to police officers ...

A mega merger of electric utilities. One Gov. Christie predicts will be an economic engine for South Jersey. Another Democrat in the race to be ...

Caring Santa offers the Christmas experience to children with special needs by reducing the sensory experience. They do this by reducing bright lights, music and ...

The Binder Autism Center from St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital put together a bowling league for children on the autism spectrum after realizing the kids needed ...