The parents can really help the stepdaughter in understanding how birthdays work.
Microbiota I-Centre researchers have isolated 200 to 300 types of bacteria with therapeutic potential and hope one day to develop them into medications.
FEAT of Louisville is holding its annual Black and Silver Gala this month along with several chances to win prizes and help their cause in aiding families on the autism journey.
A new beautiful Poetic X mural has been revealed at Shreve Memorial Library, promoting Autism awareness and support.
For a lot of children flying can be a scary thing. But one Massachusetts program is helping to change that.
I am writing to emphasize the urgent need to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act, which expires in September.
The fitness fundraising event was held on Aug. 10 at Crossfit Hickory.
Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved one-to-one, semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Each participant recounted unnoticed autistic traits from childhood and described the pervasive impact of a BPD misdiagnosis. The study highlights the challenges of distinguishing between autism and BPD, especially among autistic women, who often face misdiagnosis.
Plus: The crippling cost of Britain’s ‘broken’ special needs system
RICHMOND, Ind. — A family in Richmond is demanding answers after their young son ran away from school and snuck inside a nearby home. The seven-year-old elementary school student has autism. …
The cost of supporting schoolchildren with special needs has jumped by more than two-thirds since lockdown amid a surge in pupils with autism.
Willard Wigan is an autistic artist who creates tiny sculptures using acupuncture needles. NBC News’ Josh Lederman sits down with Wigan to talk about his journey and artistic process.
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Manitowoc woman with autism ready to tackle Ironman World Championships
From the shores of Lake Michigan to the Mediterranean Sea in France, Carla Simon’s journey is one of determination, grit and inspiration.
Willard Wigan, a two-time Guiness World Record-winning artist, is on a mission to show what people with autism can do. His microscopic sculptures are the smallest in the world, but his message to young people with autism is to dream big. NBC News’ Josh Lederman has the story.
With the growing number of autism diagnoses among children in Oklahoma, the Little Light House in Tulsa is launching a new program to support families.
Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved one-to-one, semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Each participant recounted unnoticed autistic traits from…
We spoke with the parents of an autistic as they react to the tragic death of 8-year-old Lionel Cervantes
Westford Police Capt. Michael Breault believes the devices could save the life of a missing person, and he hopes other police departments will look into supplying families with AirTags or other Bluetooth or GPS trackers.
Project aimed at helping educators and parents understand challenges faced by people with autism
The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin (ASGW) will be hosting the Spectrum of Colors Virtual Race beginning t…
ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — EMJ Atmore Outreach will host a Patterson Street Fun Day to raise autism awareness. News 5’s Shamonee Baker and Bill Riales sat down with EMJ Atmore Outreach’s Exe…
With the growing number of autism diagnoses among children in Oklahoma, the Little Light House in Tulsa is launching a new program to support families.
The next chapter of the autism therapy industry’s story will look very different from previous ones. Already, the industry has gone from obscure and
A 25-year-old woman was arrested and charged on Monday, Sept. 9, with abusing a child at a daycare center in Budd Lake for children with autism.Last month, officers said a parent reported to Mount Olive Police Department that their daughte…
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The “K” is for Kindness 5K and 1 mile walk to spread autism awareness and inclusion in set for Columbia Point on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Samuel is amassing a huge fan base thanks to his impressive skills in replicating bird calls — and he’s not afraid to showcase them!
A South Carolina boy with autism died after running out of school. His body was found in a pond.
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Lorna Higgins-Bare and Antonia Rainbow are praised for their work to help people with autism.
Appeer CIC receives funding to help address the social isolation experienced by autistic girls.
A new program in Tulsa is serving more children with autism because of high demand. The Coral class at Little Light House is a pilot program dedicated to students under the age of 6 with an autism diagnosis.
A touching video posted on TikTok has captured the hearts of many, showing the compassion of a Washington State Fair worker toward a child with Autism and sensory sensitivity.
A new program in Tulsa is serving more children with autism because of high demand. The Coral class at Little Light House is a pilot program dedicated to students under the age of 6 with an autism diagnosis.
BOSTON (WHDH) – A missing 14-year-old from Hyde Park was located Thursday evening after a search, Boston police announced. Police first asked for the public’s helpRead More
Nestled amongst car dealerships and commercial businesses in west Edmonton, the Jim Jiwani Autism Academy is opening doors for children on the most severe end of the spectrum.
Autism In Entertainment collaborated with The Miracle Project and The Laugh Factory to produce a stand-up comedy show for the neurodivergent community
Wires which are attached to electrodes on a cap that is placed over the head to record an electroencephalogram (EEG) test on patients, which measures electrical activity in the brain,
The Magventure TMS device, with the B65 coil, is used by the Brain Treatment Center, in Newport Beach, California, to administer magnetic resonance therapy, or MeRT, shown here on Monday,
BOSTON (WHDH) – Boston police asked for the public’s help Thursday in efforts to find a missing 14-year-old boy who has autism and who isRead More
Kaelynn Partlow used her experience as a person on the autism spectrum and an autism therapist with Project Hope to craft her book.
The Jim Jiwani Autism Academy, operated by the Children’s Autism Service of Edmonton, is Alberta’s first-ever school for autistic children.
The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.
The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.
A QB3-led team uniting researchers from the University of California campuses at Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz was awarded a $12 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to investigate the origins of autism using sophisticated cellular models called “neural organoids.”
The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.
The 25-year-old woman has been accused of assaulting a four-year-old child at a daycare facility in Mount Olive Township, police said.
Compassion 4 Codie to bring awareness for autism, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Florida State University Associate Professor of Special Education Veronica Fleury will help enhance early literacy for preschool children with autism
The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.
The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.
As diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder have increased in the last two decades, so have the number of experimental and off-label therapies seeking to address the condition.
The 25-year-old worker was charged with fourth-degree cruelty and neglect of children, police said.
The story of Fetch is also the story of Tori. Located between Park City and Kamas, Fetch is the premier dog boarding and day care facility in the Wasatch
The Ibis Styles Dragon Mart Hotel has earned the prestigious CAC designation, marking a significant step in Dubai’s journey toward becoming the first CAD .
Thomas VanCott compares his son Jake’s experience with autism to life on a tightrope. Upset the delicate balance and Jake, 18, plunges into frustration, slapping himself and twisting his neck in seemingly …
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you by Behavioral Health Business, a WTWH Media health care brand. The program is designed to recognize
A new virtual-reality experience helps people really know what it’s like for those who live with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dan Harris, a father from Peterborough, England, got a tattoo of the alphabet on his forearm to help his non-verbal 10-year-old son, Joshie, communicate when his communication device’s batteries run out.
The manager of a barbershop in far east El Paso that caters to kids on the autism spectrum calls the car crash that closed down his business, “a blessing in…
While the Groden Center’s residential program in Providence is still open, the day school was shut down for Wednesday due to the strike.
A woman with autism has been missing in Aitkin County for a week as authorities continue search efforts.
University of Queensland-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people. The study was published in Psychiatry Research.
You may know the story of a high-profile local mom and her son who has autism and apraxia
Incredible things happen in dogs’ brains when they interact with people.
The global Autism Parenting Summit is returning in October 2024.
Progress updates on the Ontario Autism Program show a widening gulf between the number of children seeking services.
It’s a very interesting study
Investing with a neurodivergence lens means working with neurodivergent people on solutions that their community needs.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office have completed specialized training on how to interact with individuals with
Rising Sun Centre for Special Needs becomes the first Certified Autism Center™ in Fujairah, setting a new standard for autism support in the region.
TORONTO – Ontario’s progress in giving children with autism access to government-funded core therapy has slowed so significantly that at times the number of kids enrolled is actually declining, despite
The Place for Children with Autism, which specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, recently opened a new center at 5960 N. Milwaukee Ave. “This new facility is designed to uphold our commitment to…
A Prunedale father has agreed to plead no contest after being charged in the death of his autistic daughter who was killed when she was hit by a car on Highway 101.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday evening they’re searching for a 15-year-old non-verbal boy with autism who’s gone missing for the second day in a row.
Increased Suicide Rates Among Individuals with Autism: People on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die
He was wearing a gray shirt, pull-ups and no shoes at the time he went missing.
The Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA) suffered a devasting flood last Wednesday that displaced dozens of special needs students.
Jakob, the son of Q-102 radio’s Jenn Jordan in Cincinnati, has been able to communicate through spelling after being diagnosed with autism and apraxia.
A specialised Victorian day care says it will end specialised classes for children with autism next year due to changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School has been chosen as a training site by the Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) in collaboration with the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative (CKEC). This will help Hogsett better support students with autism to meet their unique needs. Principal Pamela Hambrick explained that Hogsett’s preschool program was already involved with
A federal judge has ordered major baby food manufacturers to turn over heavy metal testing data on 600 different products, which a growing number of lawsuits say were responsible for children developing autism and ADHD.
She’s making sure they get the care they need! Dr. Hokehe Eko is a board-certified pediatrician and the owner of “Glow Pediatrics,” the first Black-owned virtual autism clinic for children in the U.S., AfroTech reports. A mom of three with over a decade of experience working with children, Dr. Eko trained extensively to conduct autism
Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those around them.
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UQ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.
With millions of players worldwide engaging in epic quests and imaginative storytelling, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has transcended its tabletop origins to become a global pastime. A…
The event also features children’s activities.
A new study found that playing Dungeons and Dragons can have significant social benefits for people with autism.
Discover how you can help this local Mom turn a new way to celebraete Halloween into a yearly tradition, benefiting children on the autism spectrum.
Steve Silberman’s work offered a new view of life for autistic individuals and their families.
Discover how you can help this local Mom turn a new way to celebraete Halloween into a yearly tradition, benefiting children on the autism spectrum.
Shoppers can help purchase items for a Bloomington animal rescue group or donate school supplies to Teachers Warehouse.
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