John Frizzell always had a feeling he was different. The Hollywood film score composer could rattle off facts about chess puzzles, Immanuel Kant’s synthetic a priori knowledge and other esoteric ...

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In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to the difficulties of children on the autism spectrum. Less thought has focused on the issues that these children may face as they enter adulthood.

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The Farmingdale facility opened with a vow to offer adults with autism a range of opportunities, including job training, ...

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A south metro coffee shop is brewing more than just coffee, offering a welcoming space and jobs for adults with disabilities.

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While the results of the mouse study were promising, the benefits of rapamycin were only temporary.

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For many families of children and adults with autism or other intellectual disabilities, flying can be intimidating long ...