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October 24, 2026· Inclusive Education

New CDC Study Reveals 1 in 5 U.S. Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities, Pointing to Greater Awareness and Early Detection

A striking new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that a growing number of children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. The research, which paints a comprehensive picture of shifting public health trends among American youth, reveals that the proportion of parents reporting that…

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October 23, 2026· Inclusive Education

One in Five U.S. Children Now Diagnosed With Developmental Disabilities, CDC Study Finds

More children across the United States are being diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings indicate a broad shift in public health data over a five-year period, revealing that developmental conditions are increasingly being identified in American youth across diverse demographic…

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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· Inclusive Education

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

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…

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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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October 22, 2026· Inclusive Education

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

By Michelle Diament October 21, 2026 In a groundbreaking move for the global music landscape, a first-of-its-kind online radio station dedicated exclusively to showcasing the creative work of people with disabilities has officially made its debut. The platform, known as DMFRadio, began streaming this week, offering a dedicated space that aims to amplify voices that…

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October 22, 2026· Inclusive Education

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

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fast-growing, multi-state autism therapy enterprise headquartered in Fort Lauderdale has acknowledged that it is the subject of a sweeping federal investigation concerning its billing practices and corporate operations, even as it maintains that it is cooperating fully with investigators. ABA Centers of America, a company that experienced a meteoric rise…

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October 21, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Global Radio Station Debuts to Showcase Music and Stories of Artists with Disabilities

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

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