Andover man creates welcoming restaurant experience for autism families
Autism Eats offers dining opportunities for families with no waiting and no judgement. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
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Autism Eats offers dining opportunities for families with no waiting and no judgement. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
Doctor Megan Evans from Tufts Medical Center explains how parents can navigate these new claims of Tylenol being linked to autism.
Some doctors and parents are pushing back after the Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk.
President Trump said the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy could be linked to the development of autism in children. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
President Trump suggested the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to autism. WBZ-TV’s Mike Sullivan reports.
President Trump is set to make an announcement about autism on Monday, as reports say that federal health officials are expected to tie Tylenol to the disability.
The event is being hosted by Needham's Bierman Autism Center. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
The Bierman Autism Center in Needham will be hosting a petting zoo that is suitable for all people.
Children with autism and their families are getting some extra help from a foundation in Sharon, Massachusetts.
A Sharon, Massachusetts family, inspired by their son with autism, started a foundation to help other children with autism and their families. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.
The Northeast Arc Autism Support Center held a bike-riding clinic for children with autism in Lynn.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Northeast Arc Autism Support Center held a bike-riding clinic for children with autism and other developmental disabilities in Lynn, Massachusetts on Thursday. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The Wig Shop is actually a cocktail bar and its owner is known for the Bina Farm Center in Lexington creative inclusive spaces for people of all abilities. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing backlash after making controversial comments regarding children with autism.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing backlash after making controversial comments regarding children with autism. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
While it is still not clear what causes autism, the increase is most likely due to an increase in awareness and improved screening, WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
At the Boston Higashi School in Randolph, a new food pantry is helping students with autism develop essential life skills and give back to their community.
At the Boston Higashi School in Randolph, a new food pantry is helping students with autism develop essential life skills and give back to their community.
The Teamsters Local 25 Gala help raise money to support organizations that help people and families with autism.
A student at Lesley University is featured on the upcoming season of "Love On the Spectrum."
A student at a Massachusetts college is a contestant on the upcoming season of "Love On the Spectrum" and she's hoping to to break down stereotypes for those living with autism. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
More adults are wondering if they have autism after seeing social media posts or watching a child be diagnosed.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
The Archbishop of Boston will meet with a Dedham priest after the holidays to discuss a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Cloudy skies and evening gusts will gave way to some light snow Friday. CBS News Boston's Jason Mikell has a look the Next Weather forecast.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.