autism

"Delaying care, delaying an assessment, delaying a diagnosis even 11 months, that can be a very long time, especially when you're talking about a kid that might only be 26 months old," said Matthew Hess, CEO of First Children Services.

If there's a silver lining, it's the chance to slow down, rethink traditions and celebrate without upending routines.

A family from Neptune is raising money in support of service dogs for autistic children.

This little girl, thanks to the support of her mom, has discovered that she has a gift for photography. Now she has a social media page that is bringing hope to other families dealing with the challenges faced by kids with special needs.

 ARC of Monmouth supports those with autism, Down syndrome and other intellectual/developmental disabilities and their family members. They describe their organization with these words: Kindness, Respect, Responsible, Passionate, Mission-driven, Ethical, Fun, Trustworthiness, Flexible, Positive-Atti…

The parents of children with special needs face unique challenges right now because, like other kids, theirs are also home and away from their usual routine.

School closings are also affecting families with special needs children, including those who are autistic.

A bill co-sponsored by Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith that will help children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families has been passed and now signed into law by President Donald Trump.

A bill that will help children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families has been approved unanimously by the senate in Washington.

This is the largest event for the Autism community in New Jersey all year long!

Bipartisan legislation to support and pursue remedies and interventions for the 1.5-million children with autism has been approved unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives.

When it's time for your autistic child to go to school things may not go smoothly, but in New Jersey parents have rights they need to be aware of.