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Category: Autism News
Sep
07
Prenatal Fish Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Autism in Offspring
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Prenatal fish intake, but not omega-3 (ω-3)…
Sep
06
7-Year-Old Girl with Autism Found Dead in Potomac River After Going Missing, Officials Say: ‘Tragic’
The search for a missing girl with autism ended in tragedy when her body was found in…
Sep
06
7-Year-Old Girl with Autism Found Dead in Potomac River After Going Missing, Officials Say: ‘Tragic’
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the child's family as well as the first responders…
Sep
06
Utah State University looks to improve early identification of autism in children
Utah lags behind the national average of identifying children for autism. When early…
Sep
06
FBI seeks victims of autism program director accused of sexual abuse of a minor
The FBI believes James Grover, who also goes by Jamie, primarily targeted boys from…
Sep
06
Autism-Friendly Blue Envelope Program Available In Long Valley
The Blue Envelope aims to make interactions between local police and residents with…
Sep
06
Missing juvenile with autism found safe after search in Gardner, police say
A missing juvenile with autism was found safe following a search in Gardner on Friday…
Sep
06
Missing child with autism located after search in Gardner – Boston News, Weather, Sports
GARDNER, MASS. (WHDH) - Gardner police called off the search for a missing child with…
Sep
06
Gardner police seek assistance in searching for missing juvenile with autism
Gardner police are seeking assistance in searching for a missing juvenile with autism.
Sep
06
Gardner police search for missing child with autism – Boston News, Weather, Sports
GARDNER, MASS. (WHDH) - Gardner police asked for the public’s help Friday in efforts…
Sep
06
Gardner police searching for missing juvenile with autism
Aiden Whalen was reported missing at 7 a.m., police said.
Sep
06
Search underway for missing teen with autism in the Upstate, deputies say
A search is underway in Laurens County, South Carolina, for a missing teen who has…
Sep
06
Onslow County EMS vehicles adding sensory kits to help people on Autism Spectrum
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — When working an EMS job, emergency employees have to be…
Sep
06
Impaired macroautophagy confers substantial risk for intellectual disability in children with autism spectrum disorders
Molecular Psychiatry - Impaired macroautophagy confers substantial risk for…
Sep
05
Eagles Autism Foundation announces groundbreaking $400,000 pilot grant to support autism research in Brazil
Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie participated in a roundtable event in São Paulo…
Sep
05
Photo Gallery: Eagles Autism Foundation hosts NFL and Science in Brazil Roundtable
As part of the team's connection to the Brazilian community this week, the Eagles…
Sep
05
JSO searching for missing man with autism last seen on Jacksonville’s Northside
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for the community to assist in the search…
Sep
05
Patient Teacher Works With Students On The Autism Spectrum
T-Mobile and Patch are highlighting the contributions made by teachers.
Sep
05
Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions
"I can make a character quite different from how I interact with people in real life."
Sep
05
MRI study questions links between autism and brain connectivity
Prior studies have hypothesized that reduced functional connectivity in the amygdala…
Sep
05
Former Rosa Parks employee accused of hitting child with autism pleads guilty
A former Dayton Public Schools paraprofessional who reportedly hit a young, nonverbal…
Sep
05
Groden Center caregivers of children with autism vote for a 3-day strike starting September 11
Low wages are driving a staffing shortage that impacts safety and education...
Sep
05
AuDHD: What you need to know about the overlap of autism and ADHD
AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, brings unique challenges and traits. Once…
Sep
05
Oklahoma hospital introduces new training to better serve patients with autism
A trip to the hospital emergency department can be overwhelming for anyone, but for…
Sep
05
Steve Silberman, 66, Dies; Writer Broadened Understanding of Autism
Prodded by Oliver Sacks, he wrote a humane, award-winning book about the condition. A…
Sep
05
Luna details rapid rise of autism
Just Bee Founder & CEO Layla Luna clued in the Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce…
Sep
05
Man with autism missing from South Bend found safe
The South Bend Police Department says Roger Caddo has been located and is safe.
Sep
05
I’m an autistic professor—I need rules, but my college broke them
Given the impact on my well-being, this may be the last return to school that I can do.
Sep
05
Rice Lake author to discuss new book on the autism experience
A Rice Lake author will be presenting his book on autism in Eau Claire later this month.
Sep
05
South Bend police searching for missing man with autism
Roger Caddo was last seen Wednesday night near E. South Street and Lincoln Way East.
Sep
05
Global Autism Coalition to Host Special Needs Safe Shopping Event in Salt Lake City
/PRNewswire/ -- The Global Autism Coalition is excited to announce the Special Needs…
Sep
05
Children with autism in Phoenix have new center to learn at
A new Phoenix center opened to help children with autism, especially children who are…
Sep
05
Atkins Cos. welcomes autism services provider to Washington Medical Arts Building
Real estate developer Atkins Cos. on Wednesday said it negotiated a 9,854-square-foot…
Sep
05
Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder
Research reveals significant associations between environmental pollutants and Autism…
Sep
05
How parents and caregivers can evaluate the research on MERT and other potential treatments
For parents considering autism interventions for their children, evaluating treatments…
Sep
05
Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism. There’s little evidence
MERT is being marketed to families of children with autism. Providers suggest the…
Sep
05
Eating this food during pregnancy may lower autism risk by 20%: study
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people learn, behave, communicate…
Sep
05
In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope
The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.
Sep
05
New Study: Eating Fish During Pregnancy Lowers Autism Risk by 20%
Consuming fish during pregnancy can reduce the risk of autism in children by about 20%…
Sep
05
Mom says state error sent autistic Mass. student to unregulated school in NY
A Massachusetts mother says her son, who has autism, was sent to an unregulated school…
Sep
05
Steve Silberman, journalist who explored autism’s history, dies at 66
He wrote about the developmental condition in “NeuroTribes,” a 2015 bestseller that…
Sep
05
West TN Hearing and Speech Center to host ‘Tee-Up for Autism’ event
The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center presents 'Tee-Up for Autism!'
Sep
04
Central Texas boy with autism brought to tears after going on first dove hunting trip, gifted dream gun
Elijah Ockleberry, of Jarrell, and his mom, Alicia Jo, spent the weekend at the home…
Sep
04
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Pregnancy and autism
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Pregnancy and autism
Sep
04
LIVE UPDATES: Teen with autism identified by family as one of 4 victims of Apalachee school shooting
The incident unfolded around 10:20 a.m. when officers from multiple agencies and…
Sep
04
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Pregnancy and autism
Researchers make an important finding in understanding autism.
Sep
04
20-year-old PhD student researching autism wins 2 fellowships
While other 18-year-olds were apartment hunting or applying for their first…
Sep
04
Ketanji Brown Jackson reveals daughter’s autism diagnosis on ‘The View’
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stopped by 'The View' on Wednesday and…
Sep
04
Love on the Spectrum’s Abbey Romeo Recalls Feeling ‘Isolated and Alone’ Growing Up with Autism
'Love on the Spectrum' Star Abbey Romeo says it was difficult growing up with autism…
Sep
04
The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding
“Future research on the gut-brain axis may unlock autism diagnosis, potentially…
Sep
04
Autism Acceptance Walk happening Sunday in Fort Wayne
My Autism Ally is hosting their fourth annual Autism Acceptance Walk at the Allen…
Sep
04
Researchers May Have Cracked Autism Code | NewsRadio WFLA
Researchers say they have a diagnostic test to see genetic markers of autism in brain scans.
Sep
04
How one compliance officer became an autism research champion
Motivated by a desire to see change, and a personal connection to the condition, Nick…
Sep
04
Charity bazaars leverage coffee to help migrant kids and autistic children
About 150 coffee brands and 1,000 cafes are taking part in the Warmth of a Cup of…
Sep
04
Some Minnesota autism centers got money through fraud-riddled federal child nutrition program
At least three autism centers were reimbursed millions by the state of Minnesota…
Sep
04
Some Minnesota autism centers got money through fraud-riddled federal child nutrition program
At least three autism centers were reimbursed millions by the state of Minnesota…
Sep
04
Study debunks theory linking autism to changes in brain’s amygdala
A new brain imaging study has concluded that autism likely isn't caused by faulty…
Sep
04
Study Debunks Theory Linking Autism to Changes in Brain’s Amygdala
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new brain imaging study has concluded…
Sep
04
Suffolk ‘Woman’s kindness to my autistic son restored my faith’
A stranger offers words of comfort when four-year-old Toby gets upset at a supermarket.
Sep
04
Frontiers | Does hope mediate the relationship between parent’s resolution of their child’s autism diagnosis and parental stress
IntroductionResolution of a child’s diagnosis, the process of accepting and adjusting…
Sep
04
Alamo Police Launch New Initiative to Assist Families with Autistic Members
The Alamo Police Department introduces a new initiative to improve emergency responses…
Sep
04
Making the Neurodivergent Brain Visible: New Research Cracks the Autism Code
Researchers have developed a technique that accurately identifies genetic markers of…
Sep
04
Body of missing 7-year-old girl with autism found in Potomac River
The body of a 7-year-old girl with autism was found in the water of the Potomac River…
Sep
04
What to do if a child or adult with autism goes missing
If a child or an adult with autism goes missing search nearby bodies of water first.
Sep
03
Austin car wash partners with Autism Friendly Austin for Annual Charity Day Event
(ABC 6 News) — Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Austin has announced its 16th annual Charity…
Sep
03
Advocates for Autism gets an early start on St. Patrick’s Day festivities with major fundraiser
A local grassroots organization dedicated to supporting people with autism and their…
Sep
03
Advocates for Autism gets an early start on St. Patrick’s Day festivities with major fundraiser
A local grassroots organization dedicated to supporting people with autism and their…
Sep
03
Mulick Returns to TSD Conference to Help Student Transporters Better Understand Autism
Mulick Returns to TSD Conference to Help Student Transporters Better Understand Autism…
Sep
03
Eating fish, not omega-3 supplements during pregnancy associated with lower likelihood of autism diagnosis
Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was associated with about a 20% lower…
Sep
03
Ketanji Brown Jackson discloses daughter’s autism diagnosis in new book
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson opened up about her struggles into…
Sep
03
Nonverbal autistic man has gone missing seven times in the last four years, but never for this long
An autistic man who is nonverbal has been missing for over a week.…
Sep
03
What’s that? New indoor gym offers play space for kids with autism, special needs
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym, a franchise, caters to children with autism and…
Sep
03
Ensure socialisation of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Minister
Kerala Minister launches SPEED program for disabilities, including autism resources,…
Sep
03
Special Needs Teacher Arrested After Putting Boy With Autism In ‘Chokehold’ | BIN: Black Information Network
59-year-old Vilma Otero, a teacher at Forest Lake Elementary School in Deltona, was…
Sep
03
Researchers to investigate genetic roots of autism, look for new treatments
A new award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine will support a…
Sep
03
‘I think that’s an advantage’: Program helps Omaha employers hire adults with autism
An Omaha organization helps those with autism find lasting employment with jobs that…
Sep
03
Seafood for Thought: The Role of Prenatal Fish Consumption on Autism Diagnosis
Led by researchers from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Harvard…
Sep
03
Eagles Radiothon raises record-breaking $550,000+ for Autism Research and Care
The live auction was held on SportsRadio 94WIP on August 28-29 and was presented…
Sep
03
Blue Envelope Program aims to keep autistic drivers safe
The Blue Envelope Program has the goal of helping drivers with autism safely navigate…
Sep
03
USU to offer free virtual learning sessions on early autism identification
Starting Sept. 25, Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy…
Sep
03
Blue Envelope Program aims to keep autistic drivers safe
The Blue Envelope program has the goal of helping drivers with autism safely navigate…
Sep
03
Diagnosing autism can be challenging because it mimics other mental health disorders
Ronsisvalle: Autism isn’t something to fear; it’s a different way of being. With the…
Sep
03
Autism drowning deaths prompt push for children’s specialized swim lessons
Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents…
Sep
03
Children ‘left in limbo’ over autism assessment waiting times
Waiting lists in the North East and North Cumbria are at their highest in five years,…
Sep
03
School for children on the autism spectrum opens in Mayfield
MAYFIELD — A Luzerne County-based school serving students who are autistic is the…