Campers and counselors spend time in the pool at the Els for Autism summer swim camp. ELS FOR AUTISM/COURTESY PHOTO Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children with autism nationwide. But the Els for Autism Foundation in Jupiter wants to change that. The nonprofit foundation dedicated to transforming the lives of people
Zelira Therapeutics (AU:ZLD) has released an update. Zelira Therapeutics has announced a major stride in its HOPE® autism drug program after receiving positive feed…
The investigators retracted their paper after other researchers pointed out the error; the original team plans to redo the experiment, according to one author.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, talked to People magazine about their son’s nonverbal learning disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Dozens of people came out Wednesday to support a nonprofit organization that gives children who have autism a chance to experience surfing.
A program in Fort Myers teaches students with autism the skills of dog training using positive reinforcement.
When Pryce Muller chanced upon a show about drag queens, he and his family finally found a way to communicate with each other.
A 14-year-old boy who has autism is now reunited with his family after being rescued near Proud Lake in Commerce Township.
Researchers have identified a link between brain overgrowth and the severity of social and communication symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
He had been missing for three hours in the Proud Lake State Recreation Area.
Tjazz may be shy, but he speaks loudly through his music. As a 12-year-old with autism, his special abilities have encouraged other youth to become all that they can be. At such an early age, Tjazz…
If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.
A 14-year-old boy with autism was found waist-deep in a swamp after going missing on a church group trip.
Caring for an autistic child can bring significant financial challenges.
Fortunately, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program offers financial support for families with li
The global autism spectrum disorders (ASD) market has been on a significant growth trajectory, with its value expected to rise from $27.3 billion in 2021 to
Mulcahy’s hosts the event on Oct. 10 as the family seeks money for a breakthrough medical treatment to help their 11-year-old daughter.
The superintendent and board say they are bound by the decision of specialists who determined the students need to go to El Toro High to receive needed services.
Solicitor Ema Cubitt is announced as Northern Ireland’s first independent autism reviewer.
6 approaches for caregivers and families to transform their homes into nurturing spaces that enhance the quality of life for their loved ones with autism.
“The more support we have, the more secure we feel in potentially stressful situations.”
New research published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology reveals that children born preterm are more likely to screen positive for autism than full-term children.
A machine learning model can identify most children with autism before the age of 2, research suggests, potentially accelerating the process of getting a diagnosis.
Ricci Hernandez Maldonado 25, was last seen around 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 in the 11500 block of Keegans Ridge Road. She was wearing a white shirt and red shorts.
Riccy Hernandez Maldonado, who is non-verbal, was last seen in the 11500 block of Keegans Ridge Road. She was wearing a white shirt and red shorts.
For many, hitting the links means a fun afternoon of bogeys and birdies. For Charlie Bristow and his father Bill, the game of golf is so much more.
The Jefferson County Health District has become the first Kulture City certified organization in Jefferson County, and first government agency in the state of O
A new facility for Stride Autism Centers is now open at 6400 W. North Ave. in Oak Park.
Northbrook-based Mosaic Construction LLC, a full-service commercial and multifamily design-build firm, recently…
Discussions on training and efforts to properly care for and support students with special needs. The TSD Conference held Nov. 7-12, 2024 in Frisco, Texas, has the latest in guidance and hands-on experiences in this area. Board Certified Behavior Analyst Patrick Mulick, the director of student engagement for the Auburn School District in Washington state
Waldo Rivera said when his wife went to pick up their 8-year-old son from Charles R. Drew Elementary Magnet School in Pompano Beach, he wasn’t there.
SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPRC) announced on Tuesday that the first five patients have been enrolled and dosed into its ongoing clinical trial in children suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the Soroka Medical Center in Israel. The Israeli specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system enrolled the first patient in its clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of its cannabidiol (CBD) – based drug for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder in March.
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CentralReach, a Holmdel-provider of autism and intellectual and development disability care software for applied behavior analysis, on Tuesday said it introduced CR Care360, an advanced, artificial intelligence-powered care management platform that provides role-specific applications tailored to each member of the care team: clinicians, Registered Behavior Technicians, caregivers and learners. As part of that announcement, the
AI can help predict which young kids are more likely to develop autism, a new study says.
56: Most Fortune 500 companies consider artificial intelligence a risk to their business, according to research from the company Arize AI. In their annual reports this year, 56% of the companies studied named AI as a risk factor, a 9% jump from last year. That included Disney, Motorola, Netflix, and…
Knocking out just the gene ASTN2 leads to several hallmark behaviors of autism spectrum disorder in mice.
Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) today proudly announces the appointment of Casandra Oldham as the new Director of Autism Programs
A machine learning model can use minimal medical information collected at childcare clinics before the age of 2 years together with background history to identify people with an increased likelihood of autism, research suggests.
SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC) has released an update. SciSparc Ltd., a pharmaceutical firm focused on central nervous system disorders, has launched a clinical trial in Isra…
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TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — AI can help predict which young kids are more likely to develop autism, a new study says.The AI looks for patterns in
/PRNewswire/ — Dallas painter and sculptor Ken Womack has partnered with the local nonprofit Clay’s Color Crew and will be donating 25% of his art sales over…
The Nexus program pairs students with and without autism to help those on the spectrum as they leave special education. Here’s how it works.
The Nexus program pairs students with and without autism to help those on the spectrum as they leave special education. Here’s how it works.
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a diagnostic study, machine learning (ML) can predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study…
The 3rd Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser and Car Show takes place from 9am – 6pm on Saturday, August 24 at Rogersville Recreational Park in Rogersville. Admission is free. The fundraiser
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is excited to host its fourth annual YES Day Walk for Autism — a free community event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27 at Tempe Beach Park.
Michael Bono is carving out his own independence, while serving his community.
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 19 August.
“This wasn’t caught soon enough,” the kindergartner’s father told KETV NewsWatch 7. “This could’ve been way worse.”
Mikki Dee Moody, 36, and Sean David Moody, 39, were charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and child endangerment after authorities searched their home on an unrelated case
PRIMGHAR—The Caskey family is racing toward raising awareness for autism in Primghar and beyond.
A new machine learning model, AutMedAI, can predict autism in children under two with nearly 80% accuracy, offering a promising tool for early detection and intervention.
Two hairstylists hoped to make the experience of the children at Golden Steps ABA in Dalton a little easier.
Shannon Duggan, Chief Administrative Officer, and Kari Sheward, VP of Behavioral Health and Clinical Services at Tangram, joined us to discuss their specialized programs for children with autism.
A mum whose son has been supported by Autism Guernsey says the States of Guernsey should ‘step-in’.
Autism therapy providers often feel like they find themselves clashing with payer partners to get their clinical hour recommendations. While actions
Hope Academy, a school for students with autism, held its third ever high school graduation in 25 years.
Glitter Faces’ Amy Down leads sensory-friendly art session
The house was also found to be “unsanitary” with human and animal feces on the floor coverings and exposed wiring in wall outlets, authorities say.
The Defiance County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen.
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University is excited to announce new graduate-level Autism coursework starting Fall 2024. This will be offered through two online courses designed to enhance educators’ skills in Autism education. EDSP 570: Foundations of Autism (Fall semester) EDSP 580: Advanced Autism Strategies (Spring semester) Participants must complete 30 hours of field-based classroom […]
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed an AI model that can detect autism in children under the age of two, using limited information. The innovative model, called AutMedAI, has shown an impressive accuracy of around 80% in…
Study using machine learning correctly identified almost 80% of participating children with or without the disorder
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a diagnostic study, machine learning (ML) can predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study publishe
“On Saturday, our Massachusetts State Police Dive Team partnered with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office to organize an adaptive swim program for neurodivergent children and their families.
We know from the CDC that kids with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than their peers. For
A new machine learning model can predict autism in young children from relatively limited information. This is shown in a new study by Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Network Open. The model can …
Suzanne Plumley was diagnosed with autism at age 51. Now, she’s building a bridge to connect and support other women like her.
Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University used organoids, or mini-brain models, to study the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They discovered an imbalance in excitatory cortical neurons, which are crucial for brain communication and function. By analyzing gene expression in th
Despite being told she’d never have children, Ashley Hawkins gave birth to her son, James Michael, in April of 2016. She and her husband were ecstatic over their miracle and
A Tennessee man and woman were arrested last week and charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and child endangerment after law enforcement found evidence the couple had been locking a 7-year-old boy with autism in a storage trunk with urine-soaked blankets and a pillow. Carter County deputies were assisting the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation …
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The Hussman Institute for Autism, based in Maryland, has created autism support kits to make interactions easier. They offer tools, such as communication boards, ID/information sentence starters, reassuring phrases, sunglasses
According to a press release from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies serving a search warrant on an unrelated case “discovered evidence of child abuse.”
Adults with autism prefer to follow rather than lead in social imitation tasks, accompanied by distinct brain synchrony patterns, indicating differences in how their brains connect with others during social interactions.
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Two people were arrested in Tennessee on child abuse charges after investigators discovered they locked a seven-year-old autistic child in a storage trunk.
The figure comes from the National Autism Association
Zak offered to incubate and hatch the birds for a local farm owner.
Geraldton mother Alicia Kimberley has always struggled to find social activities for her son Corbin, who has autism. But now he’s “thriving” thanks to weekly gaming sessions at The Zone.
My Angel’s Autism Child Development Center in Bessemer now open
The state-of-the-art facility will serve children on the autism spectrum in Central Alabama.
A Highland town official is penning children’s books to teach acceptance of and kindness to kids with autism.
The Shenandoah Valley Axe Throwing Company is partnering with Liam’s Chance Behavioral Services for a special event to support a great cause. On Sunday, September 8th, from 2 to 4 p.m., the two organizations will host a fundraiser at 20 South St. in Front Royal, VA, to raise money for iPads that will benefit behavior
Abir Mukherjee’s world changed completely when his firstborn was diagnosed with autism.
The Autism Society of Northwest Pennsylvania held an open house for new and current members on Saturday.
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The Boulder Police Department has implemented an Autism Decal Program with the goal of alerting police officers that anyone who has a decal on their vehicle or home may be autistic.
A collaborative study conducted by Duke-NUS and the NUS Mechanobiology Institute brings new hope for treating neurodevelopmental disorders by reactivating dormant neural stem cells and revealing additional mechanisms involved in brain development. Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and the Me
A Phoenix family with six children who are all on the autism spectrum was gifted a brand new pool, thanks to Shasta Pools.
A multi-gen road trip included driverless cars, towering trees and mixed feelings about a forward-thinking city
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