Detroit nonprofit hosts Weekend of Inclusivity to support autism families
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
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Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested there may be a link between autism and circumcision while reasserting the unproven theory that Tylenol causes the condition. Here's what doctors say.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan says it was a shock when they found out that all of their state funding had been cut.
A nonprofit is making sure kids with autism and disabilities have the life skills to help them succeed. Hezekiah Kids held an event on Saturday, providing kids with hands-on sessions to sharpen those skills.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
The Detroit group Autism in the D hosted a sensory-friendly event at the Durfee Innovation Society on Saturday in an effort to promote autism awareness. According to the organization, 1 in 36 kids nationwide are diagnosed with autism.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
On World Autism Day, which is observed April 2, a family is speaking out about their struggle to get a diagnosis. A doctor explains why this can be particularly challenging for young girls.
Arts, Beats & Eats celebrates its tenth year of "Family Days," which opens the festival gates an hour early for families that have children with autism.
On Wednesday, dozens of students with special needs gathered for a "Be Your Own Chef" event at Dearborn High School.
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
For the second year in a row, nearly 100 students with special needs attended prom in honor of one of their late classmates.
Blue Hands United brings the community together with special needs basketball game at Fordson High School in Dearborn on Wednesday.
In many ways, Lauren Stevens has grown up like most girls her age. Having fun, being creative expressing herself, and enjoying life.
A new early intervention autism spectrum disorder therapy is popping up around Michigan for young children.
The activity-packed event took place at Play-Place Autism and Special Needs Center.
Ibrahim Hamed lives in Dearborn, and loves visiting his grandparents in Cleveland without his mom, but make no mistake about it, he is not your average 23-year-old.
University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills.
While the legislation targets schools in the state's northern region, it also includes any county added under a state of emergency during the 2025-2026 school year.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The Coast Guard Station Marblehead and Air Station Detroit rescued three people from Lake Erie near Kelleys Island on Tuesday.
The complaint alleges a Muslim and Arab American police officer was exposed to discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment following an incident on March 8, 2026.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Canada should delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge rather than accept unfavorable terms pushed by President Trump.
Police identified the victim as 65-year-old Richard Alan Harris of Farmington Hills.
About seven acres in Southeast Michigan, known as the unincorporated community of Hell, has been listed for sale.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Amazon made a special visit for a 12-year-old Clarkston, Michigan, boy with autism who wants to become a delivery driver.
The iconic Michigan brand Olga's Kitchen honored women on Wednesday, giving out $55,000 in grants to local women-owned businesses.
The Justice Department is indicting former Cuban leader Raul Castro and five others on murder charges after Cuban forces shot down planes operated by humanitarian groups in 1996, killing three Americans.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
Farmington Hills police have released a sketch of a person of interest in a homicide at a city park earlier this month.