Tag: autism spectrum disorder

If you're a parent seeking resources for children with special needs, you'll find various services in southeast Michigan in our guide.

Have a child with high-functioning autism? Here are resources and Asperger's support groups for parents to help, both online and in southeast Michigan.

Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are being woefully under-identified and under-served by the system. Metro Parent looks into the roots of this diagnostic discrepancy.

There are several resources in Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne counties for adults with special needs. Find details here.

One in 68 kids have an autism spectrum disorder. Think this could be your child? Read up on signs of autism in kids, including early signs of autism.

We've heard the arguments against vaccines, but what are the facts? We break down the arguments to help you better understand vaccines and their importance.

Local parents chose the top pediatricians, kids' dentist and other family doctors in southeastern Michigan. See who made the list – and read comments from local moms and dads!

Kids with special needs develop sexual feelings, too. And for them, it's even more important to be open, honest and to tackle 'the talk' early.

The group helps local teens with cancer, chronic illness and autism spectrum disorder to have teenage experiences, like making friends and going to events.

From identifying a disability to setting up your student's Individualized Education Program, here are five steps to get you started.

Check out the following organizations for workshops, services, additional special education information and more.

Research from Arizona State University found kids with autism have different concentrations of certain bacterial-produced chemicals than those without autism