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Autism

More FBISD workers fired amid child abuse allegations, officials say

  • Apr 30

Fort Bend ISD worker off job after investigation at school: District

  • Apr 28
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Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, large study finds

  • Apr 17

Autism not linked to acetaminophen pregnancy use

  • Jan 17

Mattel adds Barbie with autism to line showcasing diversity, inclusion

  • Jan 12

Lamar CISD plans to expand with unique charter school

  • Dec 19, 2025

Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism

  • Nov 21, 2025

Mother claims her disabled son was abused by home healthcare worker

  • Nov 20, 2025

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Cy-Fair ISD employee charged in connection with student's death bonds out of jail, records show

  • May 1
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Fort Bend ISD employee off job after investigation into incident at Burton Elementary: District

  • Apr 28
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Lamar CISD plans to expand with unique charter school

  • Dec 19, 2025
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Only on 13: Mother claims her 4-year-old disabled son was abused by home healthcare worker

  • Nov 20, 2025
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Houston school for autistic kids set to lose state funding after reporting abuse

  • Aug 20, 2025
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How 17-year-old Logan Hall contributed his graphic design skills to new ABC News Studios documentary

  • Apr 25, 2025
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Zach Gindi-Chiafullo lends passion for music to new ABC News Studios documentary 'Unleashing Hope'

  • Apr 24, 2025
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University of Houston fraternity members accused of assaulting student with autism

  • Apr 22, 2025

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Trump's announcement on autism and Tylenol: What parents need to know

Experts say studies on the link between acetaminophen and autism are mixed, and none show Tylenol is a direct cause.

  • Sep 24, 2025
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What we know about autism's causes and any potential link to Tylenol

Many doctors and scientists were reeling after President Trump went on TV to insist that pregnant women should never take Tylenol and revive debunked theories about vaccines and autism.

  • Sep 23, 2025
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Trump admin links Tylenol use in pregnancy to increased risk of autism despite mixed studies

Studies on this question have not shown a direct cause and effect.

  • Sep 22, 2025

Houston school for autistic kids set to lose state funding after reporting abuse

"Slammed her on the toilet, slammed her against the stall wall. Slammed her again and popped her in the face," a mother said of what happened to her non-verbal nine-year-old daughter.

  • Aug 20, 2025

Autism diagnoses occurring earlier for boys, girls often wait years, analysis finds

Autism is being diagnosed earlier in young children, especially in boys, according to a major new analysis of medical records published on Tuesday.

  • Aug 13, 2025