Capitol Desk delivers the latest in health care policy and politics from Sacramento and around the state. Have an idea? Let us know. State Sen. Elaine Alquist’s (D-Santa Clara) bill to establish a ...

Sparking strong reaction from doctors and child development experts, an influential task force says there’s “insufficient evidence” to argue definitely that the benefits of screening all young ...

Concerning the recent articles about Asperger’s syndrome, it should be noted that it is not true autism. It is a disability, but cannot be considered in the same category as autism itself. Yes, of ...

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — There's a new push for better safety measures for kids with autism in Minnesota. Autism advocates and the Council on American-Islamic Relations held an emergency meeting at the ...

July marks the 28th anniversary of passage of the American with Disabilities Act. We've come a long way in the past several decades in the way we think about people with disabilities. And with the ...

Task force: There's not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening in children for autism under 30 months Some health professionals worry the position could result in pediatricians missing ...