FISHER, ILL – Central Illinois’ DSC Tree of Hope family for 2017 is working to spread a message about autism awareness and acceptance of people’s differences.
The Sprau family, of Fisher, has two children with autism. Alex, 5, and Lexi, 3, are both on the autism spectrum, which creates
“I have a son on the spectrum, which is why I am doing this work,” Radtke said. “Last year, we worked with 187 individuals. Sixty were in the job search program, 41 were placed and 39 people kept their job 90 days.”
A state agency, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, provided funding
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The Texas Autism Academy, a private school in The Woodlands for children on the autism spectrum, opened its doors nearly three months ago and will host a fund-raising event on Dec. 9.
The academy is hosting its first annual
MARSHFIELD, Massachusetts — If life were a puzzle, then Jack Brait would certainly know how to solve all of its broken pieces. He just completed a giant Disney mural consisting of 40,320 puzzle pieces!
“I did this all by myself for 80 days, 11 weeks and 423 hours total,” Brait
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The “horrific” level of suicides in the autism community needs to be urgently confronted, MPs from across the political spectrum are urging the Government.
The SNP’s Dr Lisa Cameron will lead a debate in the Commons calling for the Government to do more to provide
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Drake Circus is set to introduce a regular adapted shopping experience for customers living with autism and dementia .
Retailers in the Plymouth venue will be adapting its stores on the first Saturday of every month, between 9am and 10am.
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The aim is to give more confidence to
People with autism who have received the Disability Tax Credit for decades are now having a hard time accessing the credit, according to Autism Canada.
“Recently we are hearing directly from our constituents on social media, phone calls and emails saying, ‘denied, denied, denied, and reviewed and denied,’” said Dermot Cleary,
I love giving my son experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I give him material gifts too, but I want him to know there’s more to life than just “stuff” — that life experiences and time spent together is priceless. That’s why I absolutely adore Chase ‘N Yur Face, a new
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Physicians from all over the U.S. have reached out to Hewitt to share their speculations on why autism rates might be elevated among Somali families. None of those theories — from mercury-laden skin-lightening creams to radical shifts in diet among immigrant mothers — have enough evidence to support
Dr Katie Weastell explored how personal strengths impact the wellbeing of caregivers of children with ASD
How others perceive and react to children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) can impact parents dealing with their child’s difficulties. But new research says despite feeling judged or misunderstood, parents can develop new strengths from
Work by Sonia Boué – 2015 Exilio exhibition. Photo by Chris Evans
Rare is the artist who can focus on their creative practice alone. My own professional life has become so varied that I myself struggle to balance the work that pays with my studio practice. Creative project development, managing the projects I create, my consultancy work, and mentoring, are all incredibly engrossing, rewarding and (I have to say it) time consuming.
It’s been a
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Editor’s Note: Pulitzer Prize winner Jeffrey Marx is the author of “Walking with Tigers: A Collection of LSU Sports Stories” – which includes a chapter on Alex Bregman – and five other books. You can follow him on Twitter: @LSUTigersBook
The letters “AB” have always had double
Researchers have found a possible link between autism and vitamin D, saying that low levels of the vitamin during pregnancy could greatly increase the risk of a child having the developmental disorder.
Previous research suggested there might be a connection between vitamin D and autism, according to a study in
The lack of ability to “smell fear” may reveal clues about behaviour and brain development in people with autism, according to a new study.
We may not be aware of it, but research suggests many people are able to smell fear.
In fact, the ability to subliminally detect and respond
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Law enforcement in Decatur County is investigating a former teacher in Bainbridge who is accused of assaulting a 6-year-old student with autism.
Investigators say this happened at the Pathways Educational Program in Bainbridge in October.
The office of Solicitor-General Benjamin David Harrell and the Decatur County School Police are
Perhaps fitting in isn’t the answer.
Perhaps it’s not even important.
Perhaps it never was.
So why worry about community ?.
Hey, I’m supposed to be part of one. The “Autistic Community”..whatever that actually means!
Calling myself Aspie is frowned upon because that, apparently, sets me up as some sort of “superior” being. Apparently I flaunt myself as being high functioning or intellectual or whatever term someone else chooses.
I can’t help my diagnosis.
And
