Katie Morris’s son Michael has high functioning autism and global developmental delay. He’s also got a very special talent.

By Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021,

A novel adaptive test that quickly identifies autism with similar accuracy to conventional exams could soon be administered at home by parents in consultation with clinicians, a new study suggests.

The program’s spending on the therapy has quintupled since 2021, far outstripping the growth in diagnoses and raising concerns about overprescribing and fraud.

Most of Diana’s 59 years were spent trying to figure out a social world that mystified her. Finally, well into middle age, she received a diagnosis that explained her struggles ─ autism. She learned to better manage her emotions and relationships.

Pennsylvania’s state troopers will be better equipped to help folks with autism and other sensory sensitivities thanks to a generous donation from Thursday’s hometown heroes.

Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder in New Zealand have more than tripled in 15 years .. and there are no signs it'll slow down. That's according to a new study from The University of Otago, which is the first to examine diagnosis trends across both children and adults in New Zealand.