Autism cases are surging in the New York-New Jersey metro area, mainly fueled by the diagnosis of autistic children who don't have intellectual disabilities, a new study reports. The percentage of ...

The good news for families of disabled children is that there are numerous programs and organizations that provide resources they may need. Medical care may be financed by private insurance companies, ...

Ten-year-old Shelista Banda was born deaf. Bullied by other children because of her disability, she would often retaliate by throwing stones at them. Because of the bullying, Shelista’s mother, ...

Parents of children with life-impacting learning disabilities, neurological or developmental disorders and/or physical conditions – face myriad challenges associated with raising them. Aside from the ...

"Medically vulnerable children .. require around-the-clock care or they may sustain significant injuries and even die." ...

One of NHS Lothian's respite care facilities for severely disabled children could face closure due to a squeeze on health ...

Employers are considering the needs of caregivers more than ever before, with many offering child and elder care benefits, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. A new insurance option ...

Research consistently shows that relationships with siblings are special and important for well-being across the lifespan. In the United States, one in six children has a developmental or behavioral ...

A Republican state representative in Illinois is continuing his push for simpler and less burdensome paths to care for ...

Children may qualify for Social Security benefits if a parent is retired, disabled or deceased. Learn who is eligible.