A Boston College computer scientist is directing her research toward assisting a relatively underserved population: adults with autism. Supported by a $500,000 research grant from the National ...

A Boston College computer scientist is directing her research toward assisting a relatively underserved population: adults with autism. Supported by a $500,000 research grant from the National ...

Micah, who has Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is refusing to sit or stand in front of a toilet. “He just closes the lid and wants to walk away,” the actress said in a video.

New Jersey must continue to do more to invest in critical care for adults living with I/DD. We can do more to promote safety and family support.

Research also connects Down syndrome genetic predispositions to other medical conditions, including congenital heart defects, sleep apnea, Alzheimer's disease, celiac disease, autism, childhood ...

“The country’s health care system is not well developed to meet the needs of people with Down syndrome after they become adults,” said Chisen Takeuchi, a specialist of clinical genetics who ...

There’s a new bakery in Buckhead that enlists the help of adults with intellectual disabilities, such as Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Prithvi Shah Sengupta and Aditya Gururani, both with Down Syndrome, won gold at the 2024 Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships, while Shivendra Dhoni, who has Level-1 autism, claimed gold at ...

In addition to this work on Down syndrome, I collaborate with colleagues at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute and other universities on studies of health and real world outcomes among autistic adults.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Tuesday more than $850,000 in grants to fund five organizations that provide job training, employment placement, and post placement services ...