autism

Cicadas are the song of the summer, especially around St. Louis, but this year’s large broods may be especially irritating for people on the autism spectrum who have hearing sensitivity.

More adults are being diagnosed with autism after being misdiagnosed or simply not evaluated as kids. Even then, it's not always easy to find health providers who can offer proper support. For these two women, though, the diagnosis was actually "freeing."

For young Kansas City actors with autism, a new play creates space to "connect with others." Vanessa Severo’s “Rubik" tells the story of neurodivergent teens on the cusp of a new phase of life.

Vanessa Severo’s play “Rubik" tells the story of neurodivergent teens on the cusp of a new phase of life. It’s part of Spinning Tree Theatre’s push to bring more diverse voices to the stage and create new opportunities for artists with disabilities.

Families and caregivers might feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do after a child receives a diagnosis like autism. Children's Mercy Hospital launched a new program to increase support and guidance; helping families navigate resources and early interventions.

On the first Monday of each month, the Johnson County Museum dims lights and limits capacity to make the space more welcoming for kids with sensory-processing challenges.

Camp Encourage is geared towards youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This is its fifteenth year of serving kids in the Kansas City metro.

The Johnson County Museum is turning itself into a low-sensory environment on the first Monday of every month.

A new collaborative is focusing on the importance of supporting Black organizations in Kansas City and the Johnson County Museum is making itself accommodating to children with sensory processing differences.

Temple Grandin says when it comes autism resource accessibility, "It's especially bad for really young children."

Dr. Temple Grandin on how the pandemic is impacting the autism community and professor Mark Joslyn explores the political nuances of gun ownership in his new book 'The Gun Gap'.

From after-school programs to adult education, parents in Kansas and Missouri are doing one of two things: fight to keep programs open or create resources to solve their own problems.