developmental delays

Mayor Mamdani has prioritized early childhood education by initiating programs for 250 preschoolers with autism and developmental delays across more than two dozen schools in NYC.

City officials announced the expansion of five special education programs (Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path, and ACES) into pre-K classrooms across 14 school districts in New York City, funded by a $67.5 million investment. The expansion aims to provide students with autism and developmental delays access to inclusive and specialized early childhood education.

A person's mother, who has a history of staying in abusive relationships, is engaging with online scammers via WhatsApp and TikTok. Despite being shown evidence of a scammer's fake identity, the mother continued interactions, shared personal information like the family's address, and viewed explicit content without realizing its nature. The mother also has a history of health issues, including a stroke, and refuses to seek responsible employment.

Parents of children with developmental delays are urging the state of Illinois to address issues with its Early Intervention Program. Illinois Answers Project is calling on the state to take action on these problems.

Wildfire smoke from urban and wilderness fires is causing public health concerns, particularly for pregnant individuals and infants, as cities in Australia and the U.S. face unprecedented pollution. Parents report uncertainty about how smoke exposure during pregnancy may contribute to health issues like asthma and developmental delays in their children.