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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools are identified as having disabilities, according to newly released comprehensive federal data that also highlights a deeply troubling trend: these vulnerable children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other severe forms of exclusionary discipline than their non-disabled peers. The findings are…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public school system are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new data released by the federal government, yet these children continue to face disproportionately high rates of physical restraint, seclusion, and other forms of exclusionary discipline compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part of…
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A growing percentage of children enrolled in the nation’s public school system are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new federal data that also underscores a troubling reality: these vulnerable students face disproportionately higher rates of physical restraint, seclusion, and other exclusionary forms of discipline compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while meaningfully boosting critical social skills and emotional regulation, according to new research published this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics. The comprehensive study,…
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RJ Mitte, the talented actor widely recognized for his unforgettable portrayal of Walter "Flynn" White Jr.—the resilient, breakfast-loving son of Bryan Cranston’s drug lord protagonist in the critically acclaimed AMC drama series “Breaking Bad”—has passed away at the age of 34. Mitte, who shared a lived experience with cerebral palsy much like the character he…
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By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the first time in history, individuals with disabilities who rely on federal assistance could see their monthly Supplemental Security Income payments surpass the significant milestone of $1,000 per month. The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and traditional Social Security benefits…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s son is the kind of kid who studies trigonometry purely for fun. Yet, despite his advanced aptitude for complex mathematics, he found himself repeatedly avoiding school altogether. The morning routine became a daily battle of emotional friction. He would get fully dressed, only to stand paralyzed and refuse to leave the…
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By Michelle Diament October 16, 2026 Riding horses or even simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost critical social skills, according to new research published this month in the journal Pediatrics. In a comprehensive study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound, measurable difference for children and teenagers diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and enhance critical social skills, according to new research published this month. In a comprehensive clinical study involving 236 children diagnosed…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost crucial social skills, according to new research published this week. In a comprehensive study examining 236 children diagnosed with autism and co-occurring psychiatric conditions,…
