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Child With Autism Died This Weekend Due To Wandering Away From Parents
May 20, 2013
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The Autism Society Supports the Keeping All Students Safe Act, Which Seeks to Establish National Guidelines for the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
May 10, 2013
The Autism Society Supports the Keeping All Students Safe Act, Which Seeks to Establish National Guidelines for the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools -
Dr. Tom Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, addressing the general assembly at the 44th Annual Autism National Conference.
May 9, 2013
Dr. Tom Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, addressing the general assembly at the 44th Annual Autism National Conference. -
A Message from the Autism Society President and CEO
May 2, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #28
April 30, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #27
April 28, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #25
April 26, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #24
April 25, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #23
April 24, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #22
April 23, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #21
April 22, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #18
April 19, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #17
April 18, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #16
April 16, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #15
April 16, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #14
April 15, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #11
April 12, 2013
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National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #10
April 11, 2013
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IACC Releases its 2012 Summary of Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research During National Autism Awareness Month
April 9, 2013
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) has published its selections for the twenty most significant studies in the field of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research in 2012. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #8
April 9, 2013
The unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is 12.3% compared to 7.9% for those without disabilities, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With more access to vocational rehabilitation and transitional services, the Autism Society believes more people with disabilities can obtain meaningful employment. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #7
April 8, 2013
Autism affects 1 in 88. This marks a 23% increase since 2009 and a 78% increase since 2007. Some of the increase is due to the way individuals are identified, diagnosed and served in their local communities, although exactly how much is due to these factors is unknown, according to the CDC. A recent study suggests 1 child in 50 has autism. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #6
April 8, 2013
The idea that people with autism lack empathy is a myth. -
National Autism Awareness Month: Fact of the Day #5
April 7, 2013
In 2005, the average annual medical costs for Medicaid-enrolled children with an ASD were $10,709 per child, which was about six times higher than costs for children without an ASD ($1,812). -
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. -
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. -
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: 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
“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. -
TSA Support for Individuals with Autism
March 8, 2013
TSA has a number of options available for adults and families. -
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. -
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. -
Raising Cubby
February 26, 2013
A Father and Son’s Adventures with Asperger’s, Trains, Tractors and High Explosives -
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
