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A new drug is designed to improve social interaction and communication in people with autism.
Dr. Lauren Solotar, a leading expert on autism, joined WBZ-TV to discuss the latest research into autism causes and promising treatments.
Scientists are getting closer to developing blood and urine tests for autism, which could lead to an earlier diagnosis for children.
There has been some concern that prenatal ultrasounds could increase the risk of autism in children but a new study suggests otherwise.
One Target store is offering a different experience to make people with sensitivities to noise and light more comfortable.
A new study is offering some hope to parents of children with autism and watching to much TV could lead to blood clots.
Wings For Autism attendees were able to go to the airport, check-in at a ticket counter, and go through the TSA security check to practice the travel routine.
When Rick Dauphinais heard about the financial struggles his friends were facing trying to provide the best care for their daughter, he offered to help. By walking. A lot.
The Woburn Tanners youth hockey team lit up the ice Wednesday night in their 5-0 win over Brookline. But it was the hues of blue on their black and orange uniforms and in the stands that made this victory one to remember.
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.
A mother is asking for a public apology after her son was not allowed in a semi-formal dance.
A group of Sharon Middle School students was recognized for its efforts developing an app to help people with autism.
In the heart of Boston, near Roxbury's Dudley Square, a group of children at the Dudley Branch public library learn how to play the piano.
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.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
Following numerous noise complaints, Mashpee, Massachusetts, is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball that is far more expensive than a regular ball.
In the high hills of Worcester, Massachusetts, thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are ready for the two-day 177-mile bike-a-thon.
The Red Line is back open after a 10-day shutdown for repairs, but Boston-area MBTA riders weren't going anywhere fast on Friday.
The mother of fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor is suing the owners of a Saugus restaurant and bar for $20 million.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited her former home and then heard medical testimony in a shortened day Friday.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
In the high hills of Worcester, Massachusetts, thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are ready for the two-day 177-mile bike-a-thon.
The mother of fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor is suing the owners of a Saugus restaurant and bar for $20 million.
Following numerous noise complaints, Mashpee, Massachusetts, is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball that is far more expensive than a regular ball.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 and ten in a row on the road before the loss Tuesday night.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.