Canadian Authorities Continue Search for Boy with Autism
A potentially heartbreaking
story has emerged from Canada in Laval, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal.
Three-year-old Adam Benhamma, who has autism and is both non-verbal and deaf,
has been missing since Sunday afternoon after playing…
Former Anthrax Guitarist Becomes Autism Advocate
As the lead guitarist for the thrash-metal band Anthrax, Dan Spitz has played many sold-out shows over the course of his music career. Spitz was a member of the legendary band from 1983 to 1995, and then again from 2005-2007. However, his…
Autism Awareness Event Recreates Sensory Challenges
A wonderful story has been reported out of Kentucky where a mother of twins with autism created an event for neurotypical children at her sons' school to experience what it's like to have autism. During Cumberland Trace Elementary School's…
Autism Speaks Announces the Ten Best Cities for Autism
As part of Autism Awareness Month, Autism Speaks has released its findings from
an online survey identifying the most livable cities for autism. These cities were recognized by respondents for best availability of services and resources,…
The Dangers and Pitfalls of Defining Autism
April is host to Autism Awareness Month as well as the fourth annual Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd). It is a time when concentrated efforts are made by both the media and individuals around the world to educate and help people to…
James Durbin Upsets Jackson Family with Pepsi Comment
A seemingly harmless and unscripted exchange between American Idol contestant
James Durbin and host Ryan Seacrest has touched off a controversy involving
Michael Jackson's family.
According
to TMZ, the Jackson family, including…
Music Therapy Benefits Individuals with Autism
In my ongoing postings of alternative therapies to enhance the lives of children with autism, I would be remiss if I didn't include music therapy.
Everyone knows that music is a universal language and for children on the autism spectrum…
Light It Up Blue Kicks Off Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and an ambitious effort has been
launched by Autism Speaks for a second straight year through its 'Light It Up
Blue' campaign. On April 1st and 2nd, buildings and well-known landmarks in over
120 cities…
Making Autism Awareness Month Count
On April 1 and 2, blue lights will be shining in cities all around the world to
help promote autism awareness. In Seattle, The Children's Museum will be open early exclusively to children with autism, who will be charged a reduced…
Facebook Proves Helpful for Teens with Autism
Facebook has become the cyberspace version of another era's malt shop – the place where teens hang out after school and socialize. But lately, there's been a great deal of media attention about its dangers.
In addition to those…