Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shari Bailey, founder and CEO of nonprofit Laila’s Gift, said her world was "shattered" when her autistic daughter ran off from a ...

The warmer weather often means more days spent near the water, whether that’s a nearby lake, the beach or a pool. This relaxing time can bring an increase in rules and supervision if you have kids.

Approximately 1 in 31 children has a diagnosis of autism. All are individuals and a one-size-fits-all plan is not feasible, ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Shari Bailey said she was brought to tears this ...