Autism Headlines Weekly

September 6, 2012
By Autism Society

This week, a woman invents a device to make her crowded commute more comfortable, children with autism are bullied more than many of their peers and the Autism Society board chairman talks about siblings with the Washington Post.

iPod Touch Apps Help Workers with Autism
Los Angeles Times
September 5, 2012
“In a case study published Monday in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, researchers said the use of an Apple iPod Touch greatly improved the workplace performance of employees diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, or ASD, and greatly reduce episodes of disruptive behavior.” Read more…


Friendship Clubs Provide Safe Environment for Children with Autism to Practice Social Skills
Knoxville News Sentinel
September 4, 2012
“Four years ago, parents with the Autism Society of America's East Tennessee chapter formed a Friendship Club, a monthly opportunity for families with autistic children to teach their kids social skills — and gain support and tips from each other.” Read more…

School Bullies Prey on Children with Autism
The New York Times
September 3, 2012
“Connie Anderson didn’t know what was bothering her 17-year-old son, a Baltimore-area high school senior with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. He was usually a diligent student, but his grades began to plummet.” Read more…

Attorney with Autism Invents 'Sensory Shield' for Metro Rides
NBC Washington
August 30, 2012
Overcrowded Metro trains are pretty typical during rush hour, but for one local woman a packed train poses more of a threat. Read more…

Holly Robinson Peete Talks About How to Support Siblings of Children with Autism
Washington Post
August 17, 2012
Parents are skilled jugglers, balancing the needs, wants and interests of our children. When one of those children has autism or other special needs, that juggling act gets even more complicated. Read more…