Autism Headlines Weekly

July 12, 2012
By Autism Society

The Autism Society brings you some of the most interesting news around the Web. This week,  a celebrity apologizes for hurtful remarks on Twitter,  a possible link between autism and schizophrenia in families and an examination of tracking devices.

‘Autistic’ Comments Put Rapper 50 Cent On Hot Seat
Disability Scoop
July 9, 2012
“Rapper 50 Cent is apologizing after he was lambasted for a series of comments on Twitter that were seen by many as critical of those with disabilities.” Read more…

Schizophrenia, Autism May Be Linked in Families
Fox News
July 6, 2012
Families with a history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are also more likely to have a child with autism, new research from Sweden and Israel suggests. Read more…

What Genius and Autism Have in Common
TIME Magazine
“A study of eight child prodigies finds that share some striking characteristics, most notably high levels of autistic traits and an overrepresentation of autism in their close family members.” Read more…

Parents of Boy with Autism Sue Leander District, Alleging Bullying, Sexual Abuse by Peers
Austin American-Statesman
July 10, 2012
The parents of a child with autism are suing the Leander school district, saying the district didn't do enough to protect their son from repetitive bullying and alleged sexual abuse by his peers. Read more…

Tracking Devices Can Help Families who Have Children with Autism
WEAU-TV 13
July 9, 2012
“It was a story that rallied a community last week, when Scott Meyer disappeared from his Pierce County home.” Read more…