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Ben Affleck delves into intricacies of autism for 'Accountant' role

October 12, 2016

Ben Affleck delves into intricacies of autism for 'Accountant' role

Ben Affleck said he found his latest role as a blunt-speaking accountant and assassin refreshing after playing the tormented, weary superhero Batman this year.

Michigan K9 honored for rescuing toddler with autism

October 10, 2016

Michigan K9 honored for rescuing toddler with autism

A Mason County, Michigan Sheriff K-9, Cash, is getting some much needed recognition after rescuing a toddler with autism on Thursday.

UPS driver forms friendship with autistic teen

October 7, 2016

UPS driver forms friendship with autistic teen

A UPS driver in Phoenix does more than just deliver packages— he brings joy to one young man on his route, a teen with autism.

New Jersey dad pens touching letter after autistic son says he has no friends

September 23, 2016

New Jersey dad pens touching letter after autistic son says he has no friends

A New Jersey dad's heartbreaking appeal to parents of his autistic son's classmates has gone viral after a back-to-school project revealed the boy has no one to call a friend.

Study suggests link between air pollution, Alzheimer's

September 7, 2016

Study suggests link between air pollution, Alzheimer's

Air pollution has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, autism, and raised blood pressure.

Teacher's aide accused of assaulting 5-year-old autistic boy

September 2, 2016

Teacher's aide accused of assaulting 5-year-old autistic boy

Police say a South Carolina teacher's aide grabbed a 5-year-old autistic child by the arm, pulled him down the steps and threw him on his back across the school hallway.

Florida football player befriends autistic boy at lunch

September 1, 2016

Florida football player befriends autistic boy at lunch

Bo Paske doesn’t mind eating alone at lunch, as he does most days, but on Tuesday, he had a special tablemate— a Florida State University football player.

Researchers develop iPad game that detects autism in kids

September 1, 2016

Researchers develop iPad game that detects autism in kids

A simple iPad game could reveal if your child has autism, researchers have found.

Facebook post from Michael Phelps fan with autism inspires

August 29, 2016

Facebook post from Michael Phelps fan with autism inspires

A Michael Phelps fan who has autism has become an inspiration on his own after sharing his dream of competing in the Olympics one day on the swimmer's Facebook page.

Autistic man receives surprise gift from Michael Jordan

August 18, 2016

Autistic man receives surprise gift from Michael Jordan

An autistic Idaho man who gained popularity after a video of him playing basketball in a full Michael Jordan uniform went viral got the surprise of his life from his favorite player— number 23 himself sent him two boxes of gear.