Sensitive Santa Meets Children With Autism In Foxboro
Santa took an hour to visit with some of his fans who he doesn't usually get to meet.
Santa took an hour to visit with some of his fans who he doesn't usually get to meet.
A local couple has developed a robot which could one day make autism services much more affordable and much more accessible.
Research shows that children with autism can benefit from training, but what about their parents?
Diagnosing autism as early as possible is crucial to early intervention.
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to up to 35 years in prison for killing an autistic Massachusetts man in a motel four years ago and leaving the body in a trash container.
A Leicester man says he was fired from a convenience store because he has autism.
A new art exhibit shows the powerful expression of 10 artists who are on the autism spectrum.
John Maina's journey began in a village in Kenya ten years ago.
A new analysis conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the rise in cases of autism may be leveling off.
Many have autism or Down syndrome, some are hearing impaired, but when they all hit the ice together all of those issues skate away.
Some malls close down for a few hours to give kids with autism a chance to be alone with Santa Claus.
Researchers in Sweden have found an association between PCOS and autism.
Julia is being introduced as part of an initiative to take the stigma out of autism.
The Autism Speaks walk is on Sunday in Mansfield.
Vulnerable children in Massachusetts wind up being "medically boarded" simply because there is not a bed available to meet their psychiatric or behavioral needs.
In the next decade, a half million young adults with autism will need a place to live, and a job. It's bringing a wave of anxiety to those who care for them.
New information that some doctors say could end concerns about the link between vaccines and autism.
This October's performance was inspired by the success of last year's autism-friendly Lion King play.
With the potential to affect thousands, the recent outbreak of measles in the U.S. has placed a spotlight on a debate that's raged for years.
It only took 15 minutes, but a small gesture from a Malden police officer was an unexpected Christmas gift for a little boy with autism who was having a very bad day.
Cambridge-based entrepreneur-scientist Ned Sahin and his team have been developing programs for Google Glass that build skills of kids with autism.
The autism-friendly performance of "The Lion King" is for people on the autism spectrum who often can't handle the high sensory output of a show.
A special performance of The Lion King is aimed to create a "judgment free" environment for people with autism.
A 3-year-old boy with autism was left on a school bus after camp.
JJ hopes to study graphic design in college, but what she needs first is a family that could lead her toward a bright future.
Ireland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced in rapid succession. The move will take effect May 28.
You didn't expect the Eastern Conference Finals to be a cakewalk for the Boston Celtics, did you?
Plans to renovate a historic stadium moved forward as investors of the project hosted their own community input session Tuesday afternoon.
The Celtics probably should have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. But Jaylen Brown had other plans.
The Celtics probably should have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. But Jaylen Brown had other plans.
You didn't expect the Eastern Conference Finals to be a cakewalk for the Boston Celtics, did you?
Testimony in the Karen Read trial Tuesday was entirely focused on the cross-examination of Jen McCabe.
A campaign visit by President Biden to New Hampshire and Boston was punctuated by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Two masked suspects were arrested for allegedly trying to break into a Brookline home. Police say one of them was armed with a loaded pistol.
Massachusetts researchers say it's equally beneficial to measure exercise by how long you exercise and how many steps you take.
Men are at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and a new study says it may boil down to hormonal differences.
Parents may need to "perk up" when it comes to monitoring their teens' caffeine intake.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
Independents are the ones who make the difference at the polls, but they don't like partisanship and extremism.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Set in the woods outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers guests the joy of camping in nature with all the luxury amenities of a modern resort.
Chef Kate Smith joins Host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to cook up her signature paella.
Rachel Holt learns all about the Viewpoint Hotel's distinctive design and what makes this destination so unique.
Rachel Holt gets an inside look at what makes this museum such a popular destination and tries her hand at driving a vintage trolley car.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
You didn't expect the Eastern Conference Finals to be a cakewalk for the Boston Celtics, did you?
The Celtics probably should have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. But Jaylen Brown had other plans.
Jarren Duran homered and stole home as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Tuesday night.
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is clearly willing to pull out all the stops.
Drake Maye got to meet Jayson Tatum ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and even got a signed jersey from the Celtics superstar.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.