Some employers are creating neurodivergent-friendly spaces to help all workers thrive
With nearly half of Gen Z workers identifying as neurodivergent, some workplaces are paying more attention to how they can support people who think differently.
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With nearly half of Gen Z workers identifying as neurodivergent, some workplaces are paying more attention to how they can support people who think differently.
Kids on the autism spectrum got a hands-on learning experience with a bike clinic in Lynn.
A Hollywood non-profit is working with major movie studios to help employ people with autism.
VR is helping a worker at Rail Trail Flatbread in Hudson, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
Mattel unveiled a new Barbie doll that has autism.
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.
Tobias Forsythe, a University of Massachusetts Lowell soccer player, was killed in a car crash in Ohio.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, a new theater company is helping us remember how it all started.
The President of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association is calling on the city to hire more police officers after a violent weekend.
Law enforcement agencies across New England are stepping up enforcement on highways this summer as part of a coordinated effort to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
The President of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association is calling on the city to hire more police officers after a violent weekend.
There is a flood watch in parts of Massachusetts, with the potential for torrential downpours and damaging winds Tuesday.
Law enforcement agencies across New England are stepping up enforcement on highways this summer as part of a coordinated effort to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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."
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.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
Ranger Suarez was unable to pitch in the 2024 All-Star Game because of back stiffness, and there is a chance the Red Sox left-hander will miss the July 14 event in Philadelphia because of a groin injury.
Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras homered, and five Boston pitchers combined to give up two runs over 6 1/3 innings in relief of injured starter Ranger Suarez to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore