Autism and IEPs: When Knowledge is Power

14 years ago

It’s that time of year again when parents will meet with their school districts and write their Individualized Education Programs…

Successful Careers and Marriages Likely for Many with Autism

14 years ago

The Autism Society of Minnesota recently hosted an "Autism and Employment" conference in which managers from 3M, Cargill and Best…

James Durbin Advances to Vegas on American Idol

14 years ago

Last night, viewers didn't get to see much of James Durbin, other than a quick glimpse of him emotionally celebrating…

Craig Nicholls of The Vines Copes with Autism

14 years ago

In the Spring of 2004, an Australian group known as The Vines quickly became one of the hottest bands in…

Dead Island Exhibits Dead Morals

14 years ago

It's no secret that most children with autism are heavily drawn to video games. It provides an outlet for them,…

The Silver Lining of an Autism Diagnosis

14 years ago

Despite greater awareness and a better understanding of the disorder, autism rates continue to climb at an alarming rate, with…

Child With Autism Bullied at Disney World

14 years ago

An upsetting incident has been reported by Amanda Broadfoot over at Life is a Spectrum. According to her blog, an…

School Punishes Student for Exhibiting Autism Symptoms

14 years ago

The New York Daily News reports that Brandon Strong, a ten-year-old student with autism and ADHD, has been systematically punished…

Autism Advocates Tap Social Media Sites to Promote Awareness

14 years ago

With the meteoric rise of social media Web sites such as Facebook and Twitter, many individuals and groups now have…

Son of Jenny McCarthy Suffers Seizure, Sent to Emergency Room

14 years ago

It is estimated that between 25%-30% of those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder will suffer at least one seizure…