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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· Mental Health and Psychology

Beyond Compliance: Reframing Autism Support to Prioritize Autonomy Over Masking

As the scientific community continues to rigorously investigate and, in many cases, debunk long-standing myths regarding environmental contributors to autism, the public discourse remains periodically interrupted by the resurgence of discredited theories—most notably those linking vaccines to neurodevelopmental conditions. While these distractions persist, they draw critical resources and attention away from the most pressing public…

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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· Inclusive Education

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

A significant and growing number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, according to new research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings paint a striking picture of how childhood healthcare diagnoses have shifted over a relatively brief period, highlighting an upward trend…

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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· Special Education

Fort Lauderdale Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America Under Federal Investigation Over Billing Practices

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — ABA Centers of America, a high-profile, rapidly expanding firm specializing in autism therapy, has confirmed it is currently the subject of a federal investigation. The inquiry, which centers on the company’s billing practices, marks a significant turning point for the Fort Lauderdale-based organization, which had enjoyed meteoric growth and national accolades…

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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· Inclusive Education

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

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — ABA Centers of America, a rapidly expanding multi-state autism therapy provider headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, has acknowledged that it is the target of a sweeping federal investigation concerning its billing practices and is actively cooperating with investigators. The enterprise, whose financial fortunes and physical footprint skyrocketed to national prominence in less…

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October 22, 2026· Inclusive Education

FDA Clears Biometric Tool Neurora to Assist Clinicians in Diagnosing Autism in Children

Federal regulators have granted clearance to a novel diagnostic support tool designed to assist clinicians in identifying autism spectrum disorder in children, marking another step forward in the integration of biometric technology into pediatric healthcare. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Neurora this month to inform clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis of children ranging from…

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October 22, 2026· Inclusive Education

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

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A rapidly expanding, multi-state autism treatment provider headquartered in South Florida has acknowledged that it is the target of a sweeping federal investigation concerning its billing practices, even as it contends with mounting civil litigation from major health insurance plans and the abrupt unraveling of a major collegiate philanthropic partnership. ABA…

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