Children can develop hearing loss at any age due to ear infections, illnesses such as measles or meningitis, head injuries, or exposure to loud noise. Adolescents are particularly at risk because of ...

For the first several months of her life, Addison Shimmel appeared to be developing typically, calling her parents “Mama” and ...

After receiving evidence-based early interventions, roughly two-thirds of non-speaking kids with autism speak single words, and approximately half develop more complex language, according to a new ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- When Heather Patrick was growing up, she knew she was different. At the age of 16, she was diagnosed with autism. She graduated from high school at 21, and went from one community ...

When Deaf and hard of hearing children experience trauma, their families have a place to turn for help: Gallaudet's Deaf and ...

A large-scale study reveals why some autistic children remain minimally verbal despite intensive early intervention, and what factors may shape more personalized support. Study: Proportion and Profile ...