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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #3
April 4, 2013
268,000 Americans with disabilities are currently on waiting lists for Medicaid waivers which would allow them to receive home and community-based services. The Autism Society is calling for changes that would increase access to services and decrease administrative costs. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #2
April 3, 2013
With a conservative estimate of a 3 percent annual rise in autism prevalence going forward, the number of school-age students with an ASD is forecasted to rise by 133 percent in 2030. -
The Risk of Autism Is Not Increased by “Too Many Vaccines Too Soon”
April 2, 2013
In a new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers concluded that there is no association between receiving “too many vaccines too soon” and autism. -
FAQ from Autism Source: Adult Services
April 2, 2013
It is undeniable that there is a critical shortage of services for adults on the autism spectrum in our country. -
Difficulty in recognizing faces in autism linked to performance in a group of neurons
April 2, 2013
Neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have discovered a brain anomaly that explains why some people diagnosed with autism cannot easily recognize faces — a deficit linked to the impairments in social interactions considered to be the hallmark of the disorder. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #1
April 2, 2013
Assuming prevalence stays flat in the future, the number of adults with autism is expected to rise 625 percent by the year 2030. -
An Update from the Autism Society President on 1 in 50
April 2, 2013
Last week, a study reported that as many as 1 out of 50 children is diagnosed with autism. The results show that as a nation we are doing a better job in getting children screened for autism. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Facts and Tips for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum
April 1, 2013
Remember that each student is different, and specific tips may not apply to all. -
FAQ from Autism Source: How Can I Prepare for an IEP Meeting?
March 15, 2013
The IEP is the cornerstone for the education of a child with a disability. It should identify the services a child needs so that he or she may grow and learn during the school year. -
“I Hate to Write”
March 14, 2013
Tips for Helping Students with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders Increase Achievement, Meet Academic Standards, and Become Happy, Successful Writers. -
Speech Emerges In Children on The Autism Spectrum With Severe Language Delay at Greater Rate Than Previously Thought
March 14, 2013
New findings published in Pediatrics by the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders reveal that 70 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have a history of severe language delay, achieved phrase or fluent speech by age 8. -
After the Sequester: The Autism Society’s Legislative Update
March 14, 2013
March 1 marked the beginning of the sequester, a series of across-the-board cuts in the federal budget. -
TSA Support for Individuals with Autism
March 8, 2013
TSA has a number of options available for adults and families. -
FAQ from Autism Source: I am a student. Where can I find academic autism research?
February 26, 2013
If you are looking to research autism, here are some well-known periodicals/journals that focus on topics related to autism spectrum disorders. -
More Cognitively Advanced Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
February 26, 2013
The concise, plain-English guide fully explains all of the common areas of difficulty for individuals with autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD/NOS -
Study: Behavioral Therapy for Children With Autism Can Impact Brain Function
February 26, 2013
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for before-and-after analysis, a team of researchers including a UC Santa Barbara graduate student discovered positive changes in brain activity in children with autism who received a particular type of behavioral therapy. -
President's Recap of the Autism Society Day on the Hill
February 26, 2013
More than 70 Autism Society affiliate leaders participated in our second annual Afternoon on the Hill last Thursday. -
Raising Cubby
February 26, 2013
A Father and Son’s Adventures with Asperger’s, Trains, Tractors and High Explosives -
Children with Autism at Significant Risk for Feeding Problems and Nutritional Deficits
February 7, 2013
Healthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. -
Destination Friendship
February 7, 2013
Developing social skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorders or other social challenges -
FAQ from Autism Source: Puberty and Adolescence
February 7, 2013
Transitions are often difficult for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Adapting to a new phase in life, such as puberty, can be challenging. -
Join the 2013 Disability Policy Seminar
January 24, 2013
Does what happens in Washington, D.C., really matter? You bet! Every day millions of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities are impacted by the public policy decisions – big and small -- made by their representatives in Congress. -
Successful Problem-Solving for High-Functioning Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
January 24, 2013
The objective of this book is to teach you how to integrate the Problem-Solving Chart into classrooms, homes and social skills groups to help individuals with ASD to learn to problem solve effectively. -
Autism Headlines Weekly
January 24, 2013
This week, a server is celebrated for standing up for a boy with Down Syndrome, a mother shares her son’s “care map” and a New York Times article looks at extra-curricular sports and inclusion. -
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Meeting to Take Place Next Week
January 24, 2013
Please join us for an IACC Full Committee meeting that will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. -
FAQ from Autism Source: I am a teacher. How can you help me?
January 24, 2013
Here are some of the Autism Society’s best resources for educators. -
The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children Including those with Asperger’s Syndrome
January 24, 2013
This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encourage them to banish their own Panicosauruses -
Study Documents that Some Children Lose Autism Diagnosis
January 24, 2013
Small Group with Confirmed Autism Now on Par with Mainstream Peers - NIH-Funded Study -
Thoughts on Equality on Martin Luther King Day
January 24, 2013
Since 1966, there is no disputing our nation has made great strides toward equality for all. But as much as we have moved forward, there is still more we must do to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity. -
"I Would Have Said Yes"
January 24, 2013
Struggle produces more strengths than weaknesses, more courage than fear, and more resolve than complacency. -
Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Disorder
January 10, 2013
Young children with autism have particular difficulty in understand and controlling their emotions, especially when those emotions are negative. -
Save the Date for the 44th Autism Society Conference and Exhibition
January 10, 2013
The Autism Society, its Pennsylvania chapters and other key partners are continuing to plan the 44th annual Autism Society National Conference and Exhibition held July 10 - 13, 2013 in Pittsburgh. -
Risk Genes for Alzheimer’s and Mental Illness Linked to Brain Changes at Birth
January 10, 2013
Some brain changes that are found in adults with common gene variants linked to disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and autism can also be seen in the brain scans of newborns. -
The Public Policy and Autism Outlook for 2013
January 10, 2013
The Autism Society believes 2013 will be a pivotal year for its advocacy and public policy efforts. -
The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children with Special Needs
January 10, 2013
If you are unsure about what occupational therapy (OT) is and how it can help your child, this accessible overview is for you. -
FAQ from Autism Source: Challenging Behavior
January 10, 2013
Patterns of challenging behavior have long been associated with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. -
The Parent’s Guide to In-Home ABA Programs
January 10, 2013
This quick guide answers all of the common questions that parents have when beginning an in-home ABA program. -
Autism Headlines Weekly
January 10, 2013
This week, a woman with autism may be the next Miss America, a couple’s perspective on autism and marriage and ABA therapy approved for military families. -
Apply Now to Present at the National Conference!
December 13, 2012
The call for papers is now open to present at the Autism Society’s National Conference in Pittsburgh this July! -
FAQ from the Autism Source Information and Referral Center: Should I move?
December 13, 2012
