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Parents of Children With Autism Win Fight Over Right to Wear GPS Trackers to School

The parents of two autistic boys on Long Island are claiming victory in a fight with local schools over their kids' right to wear GPS tracking devices to class. Dayann…

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California Autism Twin Study Suggests Prenatal Risk Factors

Autism researchers have long been dedicated to investigating the origins of Autism. Current knowledge suggests that environmental elements, like air pollutants, play a role in the development of autism. This…

President Donald J. Trump Proclaims April 2, 2017 as World Autism Awareness Day

 WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY, 2017 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On World Autism Awareness Day, we highlight…

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Three easy ways to get involved in World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 is a time to shine a bright light on autism as a growing global public health priority. To commemorate this, Autism Speaks started…

Emotional Throw Up

Letting your child be unhappy Skylar was frustrated the other morning. She wanted a waffle, and she wanted her seat cleaned, and she wanted me to push in her chair.…

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Man with autism starts his own business after no one else would hire him

The cause of making our society inclusive and equitable starts with recognizing that individuals with disabilities can contribute in one way or another. Yet this is more spoken than implemented.…

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Evidence Based Interventions

Early intervention and ongoing support help children and adults with autism reach their unique potential. Choosing evidence-based strategies that have been rigorously tested and published in peer-reviewed journals ensures the…

Older parents more likely to have an autistic child: study

(Reuters Health) - Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder -- but the risk is the same whether just…