Blood, Urine Test Could Help Diagnose Autism Earlier In Children
Scientists are getting closer to developing blood and urine tests for autism, which could lead to an earlier diagnosis for children.
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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.
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.
Boston Marathon runners who had just crossed the finish line in Copley Square shared the reasons why they participated in the iconic race.
A vacationing family helped catch and release a 10-foot great white shark off Fort Lauderdale, a rare but expected sight in South Florida waters.
While the average price of gas is down 1 cent over the past week in Massachusetts, diesel prices remain significantly higher, having surged more than 50% since the start of the Iran War.
The play, "What the Constitution Means to Me," looks at the impact the document has on four generations of women in the same family.
A Waltham family was shocked when their new furry neighbor visited their backyard twice in a month. The bear's shenanigans were caught on the home's Ring camera.
Follow along for live Boston Marathon updates, results and how to track runners.
Follow along for all the winners and more results from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Boston Marathon runners who had just crossed the finish line in Copley Square shared the reasons why they participated in the iconic race.
While the average price of gas is down 1 cent over the past week in Massachusetts, diesel prices remain significantly higher, having surged more than 50% since the start of the Iran War.
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.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
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.
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.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
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 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.
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.