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The National Center for Education Statistics recently reported that of the 49.6 million students enrolled in public schools across America, approximately 55% identified as members of ethnic or racial ...

***Please note: The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education program will not be accepting new students for the 2025-2026 academic year. More information to follow*** Now, more than ever, ...

When a young child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), professionals tell his parents to get him into treatment as soon as possible. Treatment can begin as early as two or three years ...

An undergraduate major or minor in psychology is preferred. The program will also consider other experiences and strengths if the academic background does not contain preparatory experiences. If ...

Kathryn Parsons, a 51-year-old digital marketing professional in Stamford, Connecticut struggled to hold down a job because employers didn’t understand her autistic behaviors. She struggled to adapt, ...

This year was many things: the year of dragon, the presidential election, the beginning of a new chapter for Syria, and the end of an eras tour for Taylor Swift. According to data from job search ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...