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October 24, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Fast-Growing Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America Faces Federal Billing Investigation and Civil Fraud Lawsuits

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fast-growing multi-state autism therapy firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale has acknowledged that it is currently the target of a sweeping federal investigation concerning its billing practices, even as it defends itself against mounting civil lawsuits from major health insurers and grapples with the fallout from a fractured philanthropic pledge. ABA…

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October 24, 2026· Learning Disabilities

One in Five U.S. Children Now Diagnosed with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, CDC Study Finds

A striking new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that a growing number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. The findings indicate a significant upward trajectory over a five-year period, painting a detailed picture of shifting healthcare patterns, evolving diagnostic standards, and…

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October 24, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Democratic Senators Call for Federal Crackdown on Private Contractors Managing Medicaid Eligibility Systems

A group of influential Democratic senators is demanding that the federal agency overseeing Medicaid institute significantly tougher performance standards for the private government contractors that run the complex computer systems relied upon by millions of Americans to secure their health coverage. The push comes as three prominent Democratic lawmakers issued a comprehensive series of recommendations…

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October 24, 2026· Learning Disabilities

One in Five US Children Diagnosed with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, CDC Study Finds

An increasing number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, according to comprehensive new research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings indicate a profound shift in public health trends over a remarkably short period, revealing that developmental conditions are becoming significantly more…

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October 23, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New CDC Data Shows 1 in 5 U.S. Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities, Reflecting Shift in Early Detection and Awareness

An increasing number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, according to comprehensive new research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings indicate a notable upward trend over a five-year period, revealing that approximately one in five school-aged children are now reported by…

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October 23, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New CDC Study Reveals 1 in 5 U.S. Children Now Diagnosed With Developmental Disabilities

A comprehensive new research report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that an escalating number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. The findings, which paint a detailed portrait of shifting diagnostic trends over a five-year period, show that developmental conditions are becoming…

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October 23, 2026· Learning Disabilities

One in Five U.S. Children Now Diagnosed with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, CDC Study Finds

New research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that a growing number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. The findings, which paint a comprehensive picture of shifting public health trends among America’s youth, indicate that approximately one in five children are now…

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October 22, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Federal Investigation and Civil Lawsuits Target Fast-Growing Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fast-growing multi-state autism therapy provider headquartered in Fort Lauderdale has acknowledged that it is currently the target of an intensive federal investigation concerning its billing practices, even as it faces mounting legal pressure from major health insurers and the sudden unraveling of a multi-million-dollar philanthropic pledge. ABA Centers of America,…

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October 22, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Online Radio Platform Launches to Showcase Music and Stories of Artists with Disabilities

By Michelle Diament | October 21, 2026 A first-of-its-kind digital radio station dedicated entirely to showcasing the work, creativity, and lived experiences of people with disabilities is officially making its debut. The new platform, known as DMFRadio, began streaming this week. According to its creators, the station is designed to exclusively air the music, stories,…

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October 22, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Fast-Growing Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America Under Federal Investigation Over Billing Practices

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fast-growing multi-state autism therapy firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale has acknowledged that it is currently the subject of a federal investigation regarding its billing practices, even as it maintains that it is cooperating fully with investigators. ABA Centers of America experienced meteoric growth and financial success following its founding in…

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