Simple steps like offering to sit with a family, helping a child participate in Sunday school or reserving accessible parking near the classroom entrance can make a significant difference.

She was shunned by her neighbours in the east African country of Malawi, who blamed her for what Rachael was doing. Martha ...

Autism cases are surging in the New York-New Jersey metro area, mainly fueled by the diagnosis of autistic children who don't have intellectual disabilities, a new study reports. The percentage of ...

Plans to build holiday cabins to cater for families with disabled children, close to a Grade II listed villa, have been ...

The good news for families of disabled children is that there are numerous programs and organizations that provide resources they may need. Medical care may be financed by private insurance companies, ...

On a recent school day in Del Norte County, Calif., in one of the state's northernmost school districts, 17-year-old Emma Lenover sits at home on the couch. In some ways, Emma is a typical teen. She ...

Ten-year-old Shelista Banda was born deaf. Bullied by other children because of her disability, she would often retaliate by throwing stones at them. Because of the bullying, Shelista’s mother, ...

Employers are considering the needs of caregivers more than ever before, with many offering child and elder care benefits, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. A new insurance option ...

Children may qualify for Social Security benefits if a parent is retired, disabled or deceased. Learn who is eligible.

A charity supporting disabled children and young people is set to relocate as demand for its services has become so high that ...

Research consistently shows that relationships with siblings are special and important for well-being across the lifespan. In the United States, one in six children has a developmental or behavioral ...