Alison Peetz, whose now-adult son, Ben, has autism and a language processing disorder, said adults need to lead the way to encourage empathy at school. Although Peetz became a fierce advocate for her ...

A 6-year-old was scolded by his school bus driver for his “naughty behavior.” An 11-year-old put his hands over his ears and screamed on the stage during his school’s fifth-grade promotion ceremony. A ...