Professor creates program to help Black teens with Autism improve mental health
A Boston College professor is developing a virtual program to help Black youth with autism talk about their mental health.
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A Boston College professor is developing a virtual program to help Black youth with autism talk about their mental health.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
An 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Chelsea was found in Cambridge. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A simple blue envelope could help police and drivers with autism communicate better during a traffic stop or accident.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Local organizations and companies are promoting ways to keep kids safe this summer after two young children with autism were found dead near bodies of water in the last two months. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
At age 22, young adults who are living with autism and other challenges have to go from a special education school to adult service programs.
Families say there aren't enough programs for young adults with autism and developmental disabilities. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
Recurrent ear, nose, and throat conditions in some young children could be an early sign of autism.
Recurrent ear, nose, and throat conditions in some young children could be an early sign of autism.
The 5K run and walk took place in Franklin Park on Saturday.
The "dress rehearsal" allows children on the autism spectrum and their families to go through the motions of a trip to the airport to ease the stress surrounding traveling.
The program launched in 2011 and has been adopted in 70 airports nationwide.
WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Researchers identified patterns in health care that could predict as early as the first month of life which children would later be diagnosed with autism.
For years, it was assumed that people with autism were less sensitive to pain.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Mike McKenna is on a mission for his son.
A new study finds that people with ADHD may be at higher risk of poor mental health than people with other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Researchers hope these findings will eventually lead to a greater understanding of the causes of autism as well as new treatments.
A Marlboro mother says cannabis treatment for her autistic son has been life-changing.
Lawyers representing the family of a 4-year-old boy with autism have received a temporary court order exempting him from having to wear a mask when flying to Boston for treatment.
A researcher at UMass Amherst who is studying the origins and risk factors of autism has just been awarded millions of dollars to aid his work.
A test that most expectant moms undergo during pregnancy could help predict whether a child may develop autism.
A group of Acton teenagers are conducting virtual classrooms for students with autism.
Follow along for all the winners and more results from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
Follow along for live Boston Marathon updates, race start times, results and how to track runners.
The best way to follow runners in the 2026 Boston Marathon is with the Boston Athletic Association's racing app.
Mattias Samuelson scored with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years.
Follow along for live Boston Marathon updates, race results and more.
Follow along for all the winners and more results from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
The best way to follow runners in the 2026 Boston Marathon is with the Boston Athletic Association's racing app.
Here's a look at some of the famous faces that are confirmed to have entered the 130th Boston Marathon.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
Mattias Samuelson scored with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years.
The Red Sox lost the series finale to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.