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Autism in the News – 01.19.12
Georgian Courts M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis Addresses Growing Need (Lakewood, N.J.) Georgian Court Universitys new masters program in applied behavior analysis is succeeding in meeting the needs...
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Autism in the News – 01.20.12
New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study Suggests (The New York Times) Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is...
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Autism in the News – 01.23.12
Autism: Finding a place to be “not even wrong” (Silver Spring, Md.) My family is struggling a little right now. Jack, my autistic son, is having a hard time readjusting to the routine of school after...
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Autism in the News – 01.24.12
It makes sense to redefine autism (CNN) “Will my child still qualify for a diagnosis of autism?” This is the question on the minds of many parents with children who have autism. The short answer is:...
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Autism in the News – 01.25.12
‘Talking things through in their head’ may aid children with autism (Fox News) Talking to yourself in your head may not be such a bizarre pastime. It may actually be an important developmental tool....
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Autism in the News – 01.26.12
Study finds early signs of autism in baby brains (FOX News) Children who develop autism already show signs of different brain responses in their first year of life, scientists said on Thursday in a...
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Autism in the News – 01.27.12
NH school principal dives in river to rescue boy (Rochester, N.H.) An elementary school principal in New Hampshire jumped into a frozen river to save a 10-year-old student who fell through the ice....
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Autism in the News – 01.31.12
Virginia approves bill to provide insurance coverage for autistic children – again (Richmond, Va.) The Virginia General Assembly has passed a bill — again — to provide insurance coverage for families...
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Autism in the News – 02.01.12
Can My Kid Still Get Treatment? Why Autism’s Definition Matters (The Atlantic) Everyone, now, has something to say about autism. While TV shows, such as Touch, portray autistic children as possessing...
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Autism in the News – 02.02.12
Pa. university program helps autistic students (Erie, Penn.) Nick Pusateri drapes himself across a couch in a bunker-like room in the basement of his apartment building at Mercyhurst University in...
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Autism in the News – 02.03.12
Older parents more likely to have an autistic child, study finds (Fox News) Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder — but the risk is the...
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Autism in the News – 02.06.12
Revised Autism Definition Too Important to Rush Into Print: View (Bloomberg) When is a person just a little different, and when is his peculiarity a symptom of a disabling disorder? Read more. Parents...
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Autism in the News – 02.07.12
3-D technology helps autistic kids learn to read (Orlando Sentinel) A menagerie of virtual 3-D animals that swim, eat bugs and fly are building crucial reading skills in autistic children at Audubon...
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Autism in the News – 02.08.12
2 more autism-friendly shows planned for Broadway (New York, N.Y.) Two more autism-friendly performances of Broadway musicals will be offered this spring and fall following the success last year of the...
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Autism in the News – 02.09.12
Former Autism Society director charged in $60K theft (Atlanta Business Chronicle) The former executive director of the Autism Society of America’s Greater Georgia Chapter is charged with taking more...
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Autism in the News – 02.10.12
Autism experts to gather at USC symposium (PsychOrg.com) USC faculty and community experts are slated to convene on March 9 at the USC Occupational Science Symposium to share research and perspectives...
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Autism in the News – 02.13.12
Autism therapy apps balloon, but therapeutic benefits remain to be proved (TechWorld) With one honk, the course of Shannon Des Roches Rosa’s day abruptly changed. ”It’s my son,” Rosa announced, as she...
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Autism in the News – 02.14.12
Autistic Danvers Boy Denied Skating Lessons, Policy Changes (Danvers Patch) A six-year-old Danvers resident with autism was denied group skating lessons in Peabody if his parents or therapist had to be...
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Autism in the News – 02.15.12
Lindt Announces 2012 Autism Speaks Partnership Program (Stratham, N.H.) Premium Swiss chocolatier, Lindt, announces today it is once again partnering with Autism Speaks to raise funds and awareness for...
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Autism in the News – 02.17.12
Brain scans in infants shed light on autism onset (CNN) New research provides evidence that wiring in the brains of children with autism differs from typically developing children as early as six...
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