Autism news and trends

As ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Store Hours Catch On, Walmart Expands 
Retail // November 13, 2023

Walmart has implemented its designated hours, known as “sensory-friendly hours,” for patrons across its entire U.S. network of stores.   Per the company’s announcement, between 8 and 10 a.m. local time, Walmart will replace the dynamic content on its TV walls with a static image. Additionally,...

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Forta Health Pulls in $55 Million to Bridge Autism Caregiver Gaps Using AI

January 29, 2024
Autism diagnoses are on the rise in children all over the world. In the U.S., for example, Autism Speaks reports that one in 36 children and one in 45 adults have been diagnosed with some level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), up from just two years ago. Now, a company is turning to artificial intelligence […]