autism

This holiday season, families with children who have autism or other disabilities can experience a magical visit with Santa Claus in a calm, accommodating setting.

A dangerous virus has spread to 18 states so far this year and health officials confirmed 3 cases here in New York. The latest case involves a 5-year-old child.

Let the building begin! The first all-inclusive sensory-friendly playground has started to be built in Amsterdam and it will be the first of its kind. The community knows there is a need for a state-of-the-art playground like this one that helps kids both with and without disabilities.

Children and adults on the Autism spectrum have a local hospital to go to. They can treat autism patients for emergency care and make sure they are treated both for their ailment while being aware of their special needs.

A local gym that was geared toward kids with special needs will close its doors for good this month.

If you have a child with health issues, you may have never thought about what may happen if, God forbid, you get into an accident, or if they're at school and something happens. One Mom thought about it and came up with a great solution so you can know that your children are taken care of properly.

Parents, if you have kids on the autism spectrum with sensory issues, there is a local theater offering sensory-friendly movies.

A teen with autism has been missing since last evening and State Police are concerned that he may be in need of medical attention.  Time is always of the essence in the case of a missing child. Perhaps you've seen him or have some information regarding his whereabouts.

Fair season is in full effect and there is one fair that is making sure that everyone can have a great time. There are a few new events and an all new sensory sensitive day for those with disabilities.

A new gym has opened up for kids that is aimed at helping those with special needs. It may look like other kids' play gyms, but this is a unique facility that helps not only children with special needs, but also their parents.

We always take pictures of rainbows and share them on social media after it rains but those pictures could bring joy to a little boy in Cohoes.

It's the inaugural rubber duck derby in support of autism awareness coming up this October and it's sure to be one heck of a sight!