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A significant shift in the landscape of American childhood health has emerged from the latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to new research, the prevalence of children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities has reached a historic high, with approximately one in five children now falling under…
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A striking shift in public health data has revealed that a growing number of children across the United States are receiving diagnoses for autism and other developmental disabilities. According to recent research published in the medical journal Pediatrics, the landscape of pediatric healthcare in America is undergoing a notable transformation, with more families reporting that…
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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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A striking new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that diagnoses of autism and other developmental disabilities among children in the United States have experienced a substantial and widespread increase over a recent five-year period. According to the federal data, approximately one in five school-aged children and adolescents are now living…
As the autumn season brings changing foliage and cooler weather, pediatric occupational therapists, educators, and parents are turning to seasonal themes to engage children in therapeutic play. Rather than choosing autumn-themed activities merely for seasonal amusement, professionals are utilizing materials such as apples, leaves, pumpkins, acorns, and farm elements to target specific developmental needs, including…
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DECATUR, Ala. — For many families navigating the public education system, the transition to adulthood for a child with developmental disabilities brings a sudden and profound shift. Classrooms, daily routines, structured social circles, and vital support networks often vanish overnight, leaving young adults isolated at home and caregivers searching desperately for viable alternatives. To help…
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DECATUR, Ala. — A Decatur couple who operate a local non-profit thrift store dedicated to employing adults with developmental disabilities are expanding their mission this month with the launch of a comprehensive, college-like day program. The new initiative is designed to focus heavily on continuing education, social development, and hands-on job training, filling a critical…
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A sweeping proposed overhaul of a crucial federal health survey is drawing sharp criticism from disability advocates, researchers, and public health experts who warn that the changes could lead to a drastic and dangerous undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently spearheading major structural and…
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A proposed federal overhaul of a critical nationwide health survey is drawing sharp criticism from advocacy groups and researchers who warn that the changes could trigger a drastic undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently pursuing major modifications to the 2028 version of the National…
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By Shaun Heasley | September 25, 2026 In a significant push to address long-standing gaps in medical equity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week a major new federal initiative aimed at bolstering dental care access for children living with developmental disabilities. The program, which represents a $51 million investment,…
