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The latest news covering the latest research in the field focused around ABA and ASD.
- Autism & Anxiety: 15 Things To Know About Dealing With A Double Diagnosis
- Angela Ashton Smith: To All Of the Parents, On the Days When Autism Wins
“Some days are diamonds, Some days are rocks. Some doors are open, Some roads are blocked.” Since childhood, I’ve enjoyed Tom Petty’s musi… Read more: Psychology, Autism, Parents News
- Finally, An Actor With Autism Is Starring In This Iconic Play
When actor Mickey Rowe found out he had been cast as the leading character in “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” the news brought te… Read more: Autism, Broadway, Theater, Syracuse Stage, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Arts News
- Doctors Weren’t Listening To Somali Immigrants’ Autism Concerns. Then Anti-Vaxxers Did.
Deeqa Hussein can’t put her finger on exactly how or when the vaccination disconnect happened in her community. For years, the large number of Somal… Read more: Autism, Demography, Childhood Vaccinations, Somali, Healthy Living News
- Ellen Freudenheim: Your Kids’ Lives May Be at Risk From Pre-Existing Conditions You Don’t Even Know They Have
Jimmy Kimmel stole the heart of the nation this week when he broke down in tears on TV, recounting how at three days old his new baby Billy had open h… Read more: Republican Politics, Public Health, Obamacare, Health Care Reform, U.S. Government Resources, Republican Party, Autism, Personal Insurance, Children’s Health, American Medical Association, A […]
- When A Child’s Autism Diagnosis Leads To Answers For Mom
Rosanne Bersten decided to start keeping genetic records for her guinea pigs when she was 11 years old. Bersten’s breeding program included meticulo… Read more: Women, Women’s Health, Depression, Autism, Child Development, Anxiety Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Parenting, Asperger Syndrome, Healthy Living News […]
- Miriam Gwynne: When Autism Fidget Toys Become The Latest Craze
“Mum, it’s like everyone wants to be autistic like me now!” my 8-year-old daughter announced as she came out of school on Monday. She was referr… Read more: Psychology, Autism, Healthy Living News
- This Little Boy Had A Geico-Themed Birthday Party
There are tons of classic birthday party themes for kids, but this little boy in Michigan got a little more creative with his celebration. Carter rang… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Autism, Advertising, Entertaining, Geico, Parents News
- ‘This Is Autism’ Photo Series Celebrates Simple But Major Milestones
For the roughly one in 68 kids in the U.S. with autism spectrum disorder, completing seemingly simple tasks can be huge milestones. In honor of Autism… Read more: Psychology, Power of Humanity, Autism, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Parents News
- Florence Strang: What An Autism-Friendly World Would Look Like
Raising a child with autism is at the same time my greatest source of stress, and my greatest source of joy. Of course there are the stresses of deali… Read more: Psychology, Autism, Child Development, Healthy Living News
- Mom Films Cops Arresting 10-Year-Old Son With Autism At School
A mother watched with horror as deputies in Florida arrested her 10-year-old son with autism at school last week for an incident she said took place l… Read more: u.s. News , Psychology, Police Brutality, Autism, Child Abuse, Crime News
- Carrie Cariello: This Is What Autism Looks Like
First of all, I want to apologize for tonight. I’m sorry about the way my son Jack stood in your way while your daughter was singing her solo. I’m… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Autism Parenting, Parents News
- Why You Cannot See My Daughter’s Autism
On our fifth and final day of a cross-country move from Maine to Minnesota, my husband, father-in-law, daughter and I walked into a bustling truck sto… Read more: Psychology, Women, Autism, Child Development, Girls, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Autism Research, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Healthy Livin […]
- This Mom Is Raising Money To Open An Accessible Salon For Kids With Disabilities
Getting a haircut can be a challenging experience for any child, but especially for a child with disabilities. That’s why a Minnesota mom and hair s… Read more: Purpose + Profit, Kids, Autism, Hair Care, Gofundme, Parents News
- Jaye Watson: Amiel And Elise: Friendship beyond Autism
“You need to cut your fingernails,” he tells her. “They’re pointy.” She knows by now to ignore him. “He goes wherever I go because he like… Read more: Psychology, Power of Humanity, Autism, Toddlers, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education News
- Mom’s Heartbreaking Playground Story Shows Why We Need Autism Awareness Month
In a heartbreaking video about her son, a mom in Minnesota has stressed the importance of autism awareness. On March 31, Kate Swenson posted a video t… Read more: Parenting, Autism, Parents News
- How People Are Making Easter Egg Hunts Accessible For Kids With Disabilities
Every year, many kids who celebrate Easter look forward to hunting for eggs filled with money, candy or other treats. For kids with disabilities, this… Read more: Parenting, Power of Humanity, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Easter Egg, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Parents News
- Artist Who Has Autism Draws Entire Cities From Memory
Stephen Wiltshire isn’t your average artist ― he can draw cityscapes entirely from memory. Wiltshire, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, wou… Read more: Autism, Art, Architecture, Autism Awarness Month, Black Voices News
- Angela Ashton Smith: My Child Has Autism, And I’m The First To Initiate That Awkward Conversation
Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers everywhere, let this serve as your official warning: If I am out in public with my little girl, and she begins… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Parents News
- What Makes This Car Wash Groundbreaking For Individuals With Autism
When John and Tom D’Eri realized their autistic family member ― John’s son and Tom’s brother, Andrew ― would soon age out of the school syst… Read more: Own Video, Psychology, Purpose + Profit, Florida, Autism, Asd, Hero Effect, Rising Tide Car Wash, OWN News
- PBS Kids Marks Autism Awareness Month With Characters On The Spectrum
April marks Autism Awareness Month, and PBS Kids is doing its part to raise awareness by showing episodes featuring characters on the spectrum. Beginn… Read more: Parenting, Power of Humanity, Television, Autism, Sesame Street, Big Bird, Dinosaur Train, Parents News
- New York Legal Assistance Group: SCOTUS Decision A Victory For Students With Disabilities
By Ashley Sizemore, Staff Attorney, Special Education Unit, New York Legal Assistance Group Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously found tha… Read more: u.s. News , Psychology, Autism, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, K-6 Education, Department of Education, Private Schools, Law, Government and Politics, Learning Disabilities, Supreme C […]
- Eye-Opening PSA Shows What A Normal Day Is Like For A Child With Autism
A powerful PSA is shedding light on the challenges so many kids with autism navigate every day. To promote understanding during Autism Awareness Month… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Piscis Austrinus, Parents News
- 49 Photos That Show What Autism Looks Like
“Worry,” “fear,” “chaos,” “exhaustion,” “hope,” “love.” These are some of the many words parents of kids with autism spectrum … Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Parents News
- Nicole Jankowski: We Are Autism, Too. Don’t Forget About Us.
There is a child at this event, as cute as any Baby Gap model, thick tufts of brown hair sticking out from under his baseball hat. “I’m Charlie…. Read more: Psychology, Autism, Wheel of Fortune, Parents News
- Sen. Kamala Harris Meets With Holly Robinson Peete About Autism And Policing
Holly Robinson Peete often says she wouldn’t change her son R.J. for the world ― but she would change the world for her son. And she’s ready to … Read more: u.s. News , Own Video, California, Police, Autism, Law Enforcement, Activism, Kamala Harris, Policing, Advocacy, For Peete’s Sake, Holly Robinson Peete, Dolores Robinson, OWN News
- Angela Ashton Smith: To All Of the Parents, On the Days When Autism Wins
“Some days are diamonds, Some days are rocks. Some doors are open, Some roads are blocked.” Since childhood, I’ve enjoyed Tom Petty’s musi… Read more: Psychology, Autism, Parents News
- Finally, An Actor With Autism Is Starring In This Iconic Play
When actor Mickey Rowe found out he had been cast as the leading character in “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” the news brought te… Read more: Autism, Broadway, Theater, Syracuse Stage, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Arts News
- Doctors Weren’t Listening To Somali Immigrants’ Autism Concerns. Then Anti-Vaxxers Did.
Deeqa Hussein can’t put her finger on exactly how or when the vaccination disconnect happened in her community. For years, the large number of Somal… Read more: Autism, Demography, Childhood Vaccinations, Somali, Healthy Living News
- Ellen Freudenheim: Your Kids’ Lives May Be at Risk From Pre-Existing Conditions You Don’t Even Know They Have
Jimmy Kimmel stole the heart of the nation this week when he broke down in tears on TV, recounting how at three days old his new baby Billy had open h… Read more: Republican Politics, Public Health, Obamacare, Health Care Reform, U.S. Government Resources, Republican Party, Autism, Personal Insurance, Children’s Health, American Medical Association, A […]
- When A Child’s Autism Diagnosis Leads To Answers For Mom
Rosanne Bersten decided to start keeping genetic records for her guinea pigs when she was 11 years old. Bersten’s breeding program included meticulo… Read more: Women, Women’s Health, Depression, Autism, Child Development, Anxiety Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Parenting, Asperger Syndrome, Healthy Living News […]
- Miriam Gwynne: When Autism Fidget Toys Become The Latest Craze
“Mum, it’s like everyone wants to be autistic like me now!” my 8-year-old daughter announced as she came out of school on Monday. She was referr… Read more: Psychology, Autism, Healthy Living News
- This Little Boy Had A Geico-Themed Birthday Party
There are tons of classic birthday party themes for kids, but this little boy in Michigan got a little more creative with his celebration. Carter rang… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Autism, Advertising, Entertaining, Geico, Parents News
- ‘This Is Autism’ Photo Series Celebrates Simple But Major Milestones
For the roughly one in 68 kids in the U.S. with autism spectrum disorder, completing seemingly simple tasks can be huge milestones. In honor of Autism… Read more: Psychology, Power of Humanity, Autism, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Parents News
- Florence Strang: What An Autism-Friendly World Would Look Like
Raising a child with autism is at the same time my greatest source of stress, and my greatest source of joy. Of course there are the stresses of deali… Read more: Psychology, Autism, Child Development, Healthy Living News
- Mom Films Cops Arresting 10-Year-Old Son With Autism At School
A mother watched with horror as deputies in Florida arrested her 10-year-old son with autism at school last week for an incident she said took place l… Read more: u.s. News , Psychology, Police Brutality, Autism, Child Abuse, Crime News
- Carrie Cariello: This Is What Autism Looks Like
First of all, I want to apologize for tonight. I’m sorry about the way my son Jack stood in your way while your daughter was singing her solo. I’m… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Autism Parenting, Parents News
- Why You Cannot See My Daughter’s Autism
On our fifth and final day of a cross-country move from Maine to Minnesota, my husband, father-in-law, daughter and I walked into a bustling truck sto… Read more: Psychology, Women, Autism, Child Development, Girls, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Autism Research, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Healthy Livin […]
- This Mom Is Raising Money To Open An Accessible Salon For Kids With Disabilities
Getting a haircut can be a challenging experience for any child, but especially for a child with disabilities. That’s why a Minnesota mom and hair s… Read more: Purpose + Profit, Kids, Autism, Hair Care, Gofundme, Parents News
- Jaye Watson: Amiel And Elise: Friendship beyond Autism
“You need to cut your fingernails,” he tells her. “They’re pointy.” She knows by now to ignore him. “He goes wherever I go because he like… Read more: Psychology, Power of Humanity, Autism, Toddlers, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education News
- Mom’s Heartbreaking Playground Story Shows Why We Need Autism Awareness Month
In a heartbreaking video about her son, a mom in Minnesota has stressed the importance of autism awareness. On March 31, Kate Swenson posted a video t… Read more: Parenting, Autism, Parents News
- How People Are Making Easter Egg Hunts Accessible For Kids With Disabilities
Every year, many kids who celebrate Easter look forward to hunting for eggs filled with money, candy or other treats. For kids with disabilities, this… Read more: Parenting, Power of Humanity, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Easter Egg, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Parents News
- Artist Who Has Autism Draws Entire Cities From Memory
Stephen Wiltshire isn’t your average artist ― he can draw cityscapes entirely from memory. Wiltshire, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, wou… Read more: Autism, Art, Architecture, Autism Awarness Month, Black Voices News
- Angela Ashton Smith: My Child Has Autism, And I’m The First To Initiate That Awkward Conversation
Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers everywhere, let this serve as your official warning: If I am out in public with my little girl, and she begins… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Parents News
- What Makes This Car Wash Groundbreaking For Individuals With Autism
When John and Tom D’Eri realized their autistic family member ― John’s son and Tom’s brother, Andrew ― would soon age out of the school syst… Read more: Own Video, Psychology, Purpose + Profit, Florida, Autism, Asd, Hero Effect, Rising Tide Car Wash, OWN News
- PBS Kids Marks Autism Awareness Month With Characters On The Spectrum
April marks Autism Awareness Month, and PBS Kids is doing its part to raise awareness by showing episodes featuring characters on the spectrum. Beginn… Read more: Parenting, Power of Humanity, Television, Autism, Sesame Street, Big Bird, Dinosaur Train, Parents News
- New York Legal Assistance Group: SCOTUS Decision A Victory For Students With Disabilities
By Ashley Sizemore, Staff Attorney, Special Education Unit, New York Legal Assistance Group Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously found tha… Read more: u.s. News , Psychology, Autism, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, K-6 Education, Department of Education, Private Schools, Law, Government and Politics, Learning Disabilities, Supreme C […]
- Eye-Opening PSA Shows What A Normal Day Is Like For A Child With Autism
A powerful PSA is shedding light on the challenges so many kids with autism navigate every day. To promote understanding during Autism Awareness Month… Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Piscis Austrinus, Parents News
- 49 Photos That Show What Autism Looks Like
“Worry,” “fear,” “chaos,” “exhaustion,” “hope,” “love.” These are some of the many words parents of kids with autism spectrum … Read more: Arts and Entertainment, Psychology, Autism, Parents News
- Nicole Jankowski: We Are Autism, Too. Don’t Forget About Us.
There is a child at this event, as cute as any Baby Gap model, thick tufts of brown hair sticking out from under his baseball hat. “I’m Charlie…. Read more: Psychology, Autism, Wheel of Fortune, Parents News
- Sen. Kamala Harris Meets With Holly Robinson Peete About Autism And Policing
Holly Robinson Peete often says she wouldn’t change her son R.J. for the world ― but she would change the world for her son. And she’s ready to … Read more: u.s. News , Own Video, California, Police, Autism, Law Enforcement, Activism, Kamala Harris, Policing, Advocacy, For Peete’s Sake, Holly Robinson Peete, Dolores Robinson, OWN News