Autism Headlines Weekly

January 10, 2013
By Autism Society

Dec. 13, 2012 - Jan. 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.

Miss Montana Alexis Wineman Shares Life with Autism Through Video Contest
KRTV
January 7, 2013
“On Saturday, Cut Bank resident Alexis Wineman will take the stage in the Miss America Pageant, but for now she is hoping to garner enough votes online to become a finalist in the contest.” Read more...

Autism Strains Yet Strengthens a Marriage
New York Times
January 4, 2013
“As Jay's brother, I was best man at their 1987 wedding at our parents’ house in Southampton, L.I., and since then have watched as he and Nancy have taken on an extraordinary challenge — raising an autistic and seriously disabled son, William, who is now 19.” Read more...

ABA Therapy OK’d for More Military Kids
Disability Scoop
January 7, 2013
"More military children with autism will soon have access to behavior therapy under a new government program, but not everyone is entirely pleased by the change." Read more...

Parents Sue State Over Autism Care
The Columbus Dispatch
December 28, 2012
“The parents of an autistic toddler are suing the state Department of Health and others, alleging denial of federally mandated treatment. The case could affect how other autistic children are cared for in the state.” Read more...

Groups: Autism not to blame for violence
CNN
December 19, 2012
“Since news first broke about the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, people began wondering how something so horrible could happen.” Read more...