Category: Autism News

Sep 15
How Hong Kong researchers aim to turn bugs into drugs to treat autism, dementia

Microbiota I-Centre researchers have isolated 200 to 300 types of bacteria with…

Sep 15
How to win prizes supporting FEAT of Louisville’s mission with families on autism journey

FEAT of Louisville is holding its annual Black and Silver Gala this month along with…

Sep 14
Wings for Autism helping ease stress of travel for neurodivergent kids

For a lot of children flying can be a scary thing. But one Massachusetts program is…

Sep 14
Poetic X collaborates with Whitney Tates on ‘Gold Rush’ Mural, supporting Autism awareness

A new beautiful Poetic X mural has been revealed at Shreve Memorial Library, promoting…

Sep 14
Autism CARES Act needs to be reauthorized

I am writing to emphasize the urgent need to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act, which…

Sep 14
Weichert Realtors supports Autism Strong Foundation

The fitness fundraising event was held on Aug. 10 at Crossfit Hickory.

Sep 14
Study reveals challenges of distinguishing autism from BPD

Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved…

Sep 14
Special education spending surges 70pc amid autism wave

Plus: The crippling cost of Britain’s ‘broken’ special needs system

Sep 14
Richmond boy with autism runs away from school, sneaks inside nearby home

RICHMOND, Ind. — A family in Richmond is demanding answers after their young son ran…

Sep 14
Special education spending surges 70pc amid autism wave

The cost of supporting schoolchildren with special needs has jumped by more than…

Sep 14
This autistic artist creates some of the world’s smallest sculptures

Willard Wigan is an autistic artist who creates tiny sculptures using acupuncture…

Sep 14
Watch NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Clip: Artist with autism inspires with microscopic sculptures

Watch NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt excerpt: Artist with autism inspires with…

Sep 14
‘Helps me realize I can do things challenging’: 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…

Sep 14
Manitowoc woman with autism ready to tackle Ironman World Championships

Manitowoc woman with autism ready to tackle Ironman World Championships

Sep 14
Artist with autism inspires with microscopic sculptures

Willard Wigan, a two-time Guiness World Record-winning artist, is on a mission to show…

Sep 13
Video: Little Light House in Tulsa offers new program for children diagnosed with autism

With the growing number of autism diagnoses among children in Oklahoma, the Little…

Sep 13
Study Reveals Harrowing Experiences Of Misdiagnosis Of Borderline Personality Disorder In Autistic Adults

Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved…

Sep 13
After drowning of child with autism, Westford police offer AirTags to families

Westford Police Capt. Michael Breault believes the devices could save the life of a…

Sep 13
Parents of autistic child react to student’s death

We spoke with the parents of an autistic as they react to the tragic death of…

Sep 13
Spectrum of Colors Highlights Fall and Diversity of the Autism Community

The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin (ASGW) will be hosting the Spectrum of Colors…

Sep 13
Video: The autism reality experience in Abu Dhabi

Project aimed at helping educators and parents understand challenges faced by people…

Sep 13
EMJ Atmore Outreach schedules autism awareness event

ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — EMJ Atmore Outreach will host a Patterson Street Fun Day to…

Sep 13
Little Light House in Tulsa offers new program for children diagnosed with autism

With the growing number of autism diagnoses among children in Oklahoma, the Little…

Sep 13
How Autism Therapy’s Continued Evolution Is Pushing Providers to Deliver Better, More and Different Services

The next chapter of the autism therapy industry's story will look very different from…

Sep 13
Woman Abused Child At Daycare For Children With Autism: Mt Olive PD

A 25-year-old woman was arrested and charged on Monday, Sept. 9, with abusing a child…

Sep 13
“K” is for Kindness 5K to spread Autism awareness and inclusion planned for Sept. 14

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The "K" is for Kindness 5K and 1 mile walk to spread autism…

Sep 13
Autistic boy’s amazing bird calls are a great lesson for all

Samuel is amassing a huge fan base thanks to his impressive skills in replicating bird…

Sep 13
Missing SC child with autism found dead in pond

A South Carolina boy with autism died after running out of school. His body was found…

Sep 13
ACEing Autism – Connecting Kids Through Tennis

UCF Tennis Complex 12826 Gemini Blvd S, Orlando, FL, 32816 Each Register Today! Click…

Sep 13
Women win BBC awards for shining a light on autism

Lorna Higgins-Bare and Antonia Rainbow are praised for their work to help people with…

Sep 13
Woking: Funding for organisation to support autistic girls

Appeer CIC receives funding to help address the social isolation experienced by…

Sep 13
Fair worker’s act of kindness creates special day for WA boy with autism

A touching video posted on TikTok has captured the hearts of many, showing the…

Sep 13
‘Joy, Love, Acceptance’: Tulsa Nonprofit Creates Pilot Program Aimed At Helping Children With Autism

A new program in Tulsa is serving more children with autism because of high demand.…

Sep 13
‘Joy, Love, Acceptance’: Tulsa Nonprofit Creates Pilot Program Aimed At Helping Children With Autism

A new program in Tulsa is serving more children with autism because of high demand.…

Sep 13
Specialized school for students with severe autism opens in Alberta

Nestled amongst car dealerships and commercial businesses in west Edmonton, the Jim…

Sep 13
Missing Hyde Park teen with autism located after search – Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) - A missing 14-year-old from Hyde Park was located Thursday evening…

Sep 13
Autism In Entertainment Partners With Laugh Factory, Miracle Project for Neurodivergent Friendly Stand-Up Comedy Show

Autism In Entertainment collaborated with The Miracle Project and The Laugh Factory to…

Sep 12
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The Magventure TMS device, with the B65 coil, is used by the Brain Treatment Center,…

Sep 12
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Wires which are attached to electrodes on a cap that is placed over the head to record…

Sep 12
Boston police search for missing 14-year-old with autism – Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police asked for the public’s help Thursday in efforts to find…

Sep 12
Upstate resident, ‘Love on the Spectrum’ alum Kaelynn Partlow to release book

Kaelynn Partlow used her experience as a person on the autism spectrum and an autism…

Sep 12
Edmonton home to Alberta’s first-ever school for autistic children

The Jim Jiwani Autism Academy, operated by the Children's Autism Service of Edmonton,…

Sep 12
Missing child with autism found dead in pond

The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.

Sep 12
Missing child with autism found dead in pond

The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.

Sep 12
QB3-led team awarded $12 million to explore autism origins with advanced models

A QB3-led team uniting researchers from the University of California campuses at…

Sep 12
Special Service Dog Initiative To Assist Young Man With Autism

Compassion 4 Codie to bring awareness for autism, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Sep 12
Child Assaulted At Morris Co. Autism-Specialized Daycare, Police Say

The 25-year-old woman has been accused of assaulting a four-year-old child at a…

Sep 12
Missing child with autism found dead in pond

The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.

Sep 12
Missing child with autism found dead in pond

The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.

Sep 12
Missing child with autism found dead in pond

The child was missing for nearly 12 hours.

Sep 12
FSU professor awarded nearly $2 million to develop shared reading intervention for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder

Florida State University Associate Professor of Special Education Veronica Fleury will…

Sep 12
How parents and caregivers can evaluate the research on MERT and other potential autism treatments

As diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder have increased in the last two decades, so…

Sep 12
Child assaulted at N.J. daycare specializing in autism, cops say

The 25-year-old worker was charged with fourth-degree cruelty and neglect of children,…

Sep 12
Tori’s tale: How autism and animal care created Fetch – TownLift, Park City News

The story of Fetch is also the story of Tori. Located between Park City and Kamas,…

Sep 12
Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism: There’s little evidence

Thomas VanCott compares his son Jake's experience with autism to life on a tightrope.…

Sep 12
Ibis Styles Dragon Mart Hotel Leads the New Way for Autism-Inclusive Tourism – Travel And Tour World

The Ibis Styles Dragon Mart Hotel has earned the prestigious CAC designation, marking…

Sep 12
Future Leader: Katie Meyer, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Lighthouse Autism Center

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you by Behavioral Health Business, a…

Sep 12
Abu Dhabi’s understanding autism better

A new virtual-reality experience helps people really know what it's like for those who…

Sep 11
‘Rebuilding bigger’: Sensory-friendly El Paso barbershop plans grand reopening after crash

The manager of a barbershop in far east El Paso that caters to kids on the autism…

Sep 11
Dad Gets Alphabet Tattoo To Help Son WIth Autism Communicate | 100.7 WMMS

Dan Harris, a father from Peterborough, England, got a tattoo of the alphabet on his…

Sep 11
Union workers go on strike at R.I. school for students with autism, developmental disabilities

While the Groden Center’s residential program in Providence is still open, the day…

Sep 11
Woman with autism missing in Aitkin County, authorities still searching

A woman with autism has been missing in Aitkin County for a week as authorities…

Sep 11
Systematic review finds suicide rate considerably higher for people with autism

University of Queensland-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are…

Sep 11
Q102 DJ talks about son’s autism and apraxia and a special event

You may know the story of a high-profile local mom and her son who has autism and apraxia

Sep 11
Scientists Gave LSD To Dogs With Autism-Like Behavior – It Altered Their Brain Activity

Incredible things happen in dogs' brains when they interact with people.

Sep 11
The Autism Parenting Summit Is Here!

The global Autism Parenting Summit is returning in October 2024.

Sep 11
Ontario autism services enrolments decline in some weeks despite large waitlist: docs

Progress updates on the Ontario Autism Program show a widening gulf between the number…

Sep 11
Reimagining disability investing: Lessons from an actually Autistic advocate

Investing with a neurodivergence lens means working with neurodivergent people on…

Sep 11
Atlantic County detectives complete autism response training

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office have…

Sep 11
Rising Sun Centre for Special Needs Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Becomes First of Its Kind in Fujairah

Rising Sun Centre for Special Needs becomes the first Certified Autism Center™ in…

Sep 11
Ontario autism services enrolments decline in some weeks despite large waitlist: docs

TORONTO - Ontario's progress in giving children with autism access to…

Sep 11
Prunedale dad convicted for daughter’s death on Highway 101

A Prunedale father has agreed to plead no contest after being charged in the death of…

Sep 11
FOUND: Police say non-verbal teen with autism has been found safe

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday evening they’re searching for a…

Sep 11
Autistic Individuals Face Higher Suicide Rates

Increased Suicide Rates Among Individuals with Autism: People on the autism spectrum…

Sep 10
Autistic child goes missing from Canton apartment complex

He was wearing a gray shirt, pull-ups and no shoes at the time he went missing.

Sep 10
Spelling event this weekend hopes to educate about living with autism, apraxia

Jakob, the son of Q-102 radio's Jenn Jordan in Cincinnati, has been able to…

Sep 10
Hogsett Primary chosen as training site by Kentucky Autism Training Center – The Advocate-Messenger

Mary G. Hogsett Primary School has been chosen as a training site by the Kentucky…

Sep 10
This program provides specialist day care for children with autism, but it won’t be around next year

A specialised Victorian day care says it will end specialised classes for children…

Sep 10
Results of Baby Food Heavy Metal Testing Must Be Produced in Lawsuits Over Autism, ADHD Among Children

A federal judge has ordered major baby food manufacturers to turn over heavy metal…

Sep 10
These Are The 9 Biggest Signs Of Autism In Adulthood

Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those…

Sep 10
Simons Foundation Autism and Neuroscience SfN Social

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Sep 10
Pediatrician Creates First Ever Black-Owned Virtual Autism Clinic for Kids in the U.S. – Because of Them We Can

She’s making sure they get the care they need! Dr. Hokehe Eko is a board-certified…

Sep 10
Suicide rate higher for people with autism

UQ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely…

Sep 10
Walk for Autism set for FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading

The event also features children’s activities.

Sep 10
Study finds that Dungeons & Dragons enhances social skills for autistic players

With millions of players worldwide engaging in epic quests and imaginative…

Sep 10
Heartwarming Halloween Tradition For Kids With Autism

Discover how you can help this local Mom turn a new way to celebraete Halloween into a…

Sep 10
The Journalist Who Shifted Americans’ Understanding of Autism

Steve Silberman’s work offered a new view of life for autistic individuals and their…

Sep 10
Heartwarming Halloween Tradition For Kids With Autism

Discover how you can help this local Mom turn a new way to celebraete Halloween into a…

Sep 10
Like to shop? Help a Bloomington animal rescue group or sell food for Autism Rocks

Shoppers can help purchase items for a Bloomington animal rescue group or donate…