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Little Friends celebrates 60 years serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Every person carries a world within them, full of potential, emotion, and the need to be understood. That is why Little Friends is doing more than offering services—they’re creating space…

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Generic drug shows promise as new autism treatment, parents say

There may be a promising new treatment on the horizon for children with autism—and it’s not an expensive new breakthrough, but a generic, affordable medication that’s already widely available. In…

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Free sailing camp for kids with autism docks in Chicago for fourth year

This summer, something special is happening on Lake Michigan. Spectrum Sailing—a free summer camp designed just for children with autism—is back for another year of fun, learning, and connection on…