Autism Headlines Weekly

November 15, 2012
By Autism Society

Nov. 2 – Nov. 15

This week, the Autism Society comments on a new study and state and federal budget issues, Sensory Friendly Films is highlighted and a series about “coming of age with autism.”  Read more…

Researchers Find New Possible Clue for Cause of Autism
CBS4 Denver
November 12, 2012
“Doctors and researchers are still struggling to uncover what causes autism, but now there’s a possible new clue.” Read more…

Autism Legislation Could Bring Relief to Thousands of Ohio Families
Public News Service – OH
November 13, 2012
“Relief could be coming to families in Ohio who struggle to pay for adequate care and services needed for individuals with autism. Bills introduced in the Ohio House and Senate would clarify that autism spectrum disorders should be covered under the state's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 and would include autism as a basic health care need to be covered by health insurers in the state.” Read more…

AMC Theatres team up with Autism Society
The Statesman
November 13, 2012
“Keith Ladd, an hourly manager at AMC Theatre in Terre Haute, understands why sensory-free qualities in films are important for autistic children because not only does his co-worker have an autistic child, but he does, as well.”
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Following Election, Disability Advocates Fear Budget Cuts
Disability Scoop
November 9, 2012
“With the presidential election decided, there’s a sense of relief among disability advocates in Washington, but new uncertainty is setting in with a series of deep budget cuts on the horizon.” Read more…

Coming Of Age With Autism
KUOW
November 10, 2012
“About one in 120 children in the Washington state public school system have an autism spectrum disorder. That’s a 430 percent increase from a decade ago. In the next decade many of those teenagers with autism will become adults. But what they will do as adults is anyone’s guess. Autism is often associated with children, but it’s a lifelong condition.” Read more…