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October 23, 2026· Behavioral Health

Beyond the Surface Symptoms: Reframing Dyslexia as a Language-Processing Inefficiency

As educators, researchers, and policymakers mark Dyslexia Awareness Month, a growing movement within the cognitive sciences is challenging long-held assumptions about one of the most common learning challenges in modern education. Dyslexia, a brain-based reading difficulty, currently impacts an estimated one in five individuals, according to data from the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.…

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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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October 21, 2026· Learning Disabilities

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

By Michelle Diament | October 21, 2026 A first-of-its-kind radio station dedicated to showcasing the work of people with disabilities is making its debut on the global media landscape, offering a specialized platform for an underrepresented segment of the creative community. DMFRadio began streaming this week, introducing an innovative broadcast schedule designed to exclusively air…

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October 21, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Online Radio Station Launches 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, opening up an unprecedented global platform for underrepresented talent in the music industry. DMFRadio began streaming this week, offering listeners around the clock access to…

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October 21, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New 24/4 Online Radio Platform Launches to Spotlight 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, opening up a fresh avenue for musical discovery and representation in an increasingly crowded media landscape. The initiative, known as DMFRadio, began streaming this…

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October 20, 2026· Learning Disabilities

FDA Clears Biometric Tool Neurora to Assist Clinicians in Autism Evaluations

Federal regulators have cleared a new technological tool designed to assist healthcare professionals in identifying autism in young children, offering a fresh resource for clinicians navigating complex diagnostic assessments. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Neurora this month to help inform diagnostic decisions for children ranging from 18 months to 12 years old. Developed by…

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October 20, 2026· Learning Disabilities

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

Federal regulators have cleared a new technological tool designed to help clinicians identify children with autism, marking another step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and biometrics into pediatric healthcare. The Food and Drug Administration cleared the tool, known as Neurora, this month to inform clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis of children ranging from…

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