Namibia is set to enact the Persons with Disabilities Act.It is aimed at providing comprehensive protection for persons with disabilities, though key gaps remain.The announcement comes with the ...

A drug originally developed to treat Alzheimer's disease may also help teenagers with autism improve their communication skills, according to a new study. The drug, called memantine (sold under the ...

Welcome to our annual selection of the most scorching titles headed to MIPCOM this year, Deadline’s The Hot Ones. Our editorial team, with years of experience and knowledge about what sells globally, ...

A Schools Forum meeting was told how Stockton had 'far more requests' for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) than other ...

Communication problems can hold back childhood development, with a range of interventions available to assist with social ...

A study published in JAMA Network Open identifies four distinct profiles of Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD), providing evidence that may help refine diagnostic criteria and guide more ...

A Norwalk woman who lost her ability to speak to ALS got it back in an unexpected way. Robin Leaper was diagnosed with ALS, ...

In her memoir “Articulate,” Rachel Kolb explores her experience growing up deaf, focusing on communication rather than loss.

Inspired by her cousin's experiences, Micaela Connery co-founded a movement led by people with and without disabilities to reimagine housing for all. Here now is her Brief But Spectacular take on ...

The Village Hive newsletter has helped fill the void. The town has also launched a text-messaging service (Text "BUCKSPORT" ...