A University of Washington study tracked ableist responses to job resumes screened by ChatGPT,
Expressable brings speech therapy into the home
Leanne Sherred, a pediatric speech therapist, has long encountered challenges putting caregiver-led therapy into practice in traditional care settings. Research suggests that caregiver-led speech therapy, which involves training […]
EarliTec Diagnostics raises $21.5M to help diagnose autism earlier
One in 36 children in the U.S. has autism, according to the CDC. Research shows that the earlier a child gets diagnosed, the better their developmental outcome will […]
From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta
What a week, everyone. Two full days of Y Combinator demo day activity kept us busy, but the latest accelerator cohort’s launch was far from the only big […]
Autism Impact Fund closes $60 million first fund and broadens its scope
Millions of people around the world are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Both as kids and later in life, these individuals and their families need better detection, […]
Calm Strips are a hot new fidget tool. Here’s why.
Simple fidgets like Calm Strips suggest more people seek somatic healing and regulation than they realize.
‘Ezra’ trailer promises a deeply moving father-son road trip
The TIFF-praised dramedy about what’s “best” for your kid, “Ezra” is coming to cinemas in May. Trailer.
Showee, a smart shower startup, shines a light on accessibility
Accessibility, long overlooked by the world’s biggest hardware and software developers, has started to find its groove in the world of tech. It’s about time: it’s estimated that […]
Forta raises $55M to train parents to look after their autistic kids
In a world where healthcare access is disproportionately skewed by geography and income, Forta Health raised a substantial round of funding to level the playing field a bit. […]