Dead Island Exhibits Dead Morals
It's no secret that most children with autism are heavily drawn to video
games. It provides an outlet for them, develops hand-eye coordination and satisfies
their need for stimulatory behavior. I often follow upcoming game releases on…
The Silver Lining of an Autism Diagnosis
Despite greater awareness and a better understanding of the disorder, autism rates continue to climb at an alarming rate, with more parents than ever before receiving the devastating news of an autism diagnosis.
However, while the maze…
Child With Autism Bullied at Disney World
An upsetting incident has been reported by Amanda Broadfoot over at Life
is a Spectrum.
According to her blog, an incident occurred this past New Year's Eve while on
a trip to Orlando, Florida when her and her family were dining at the…
School Punishes Student for Exhibiting Autism Symptoms
The New York Daily News reports that Brandon Strong, a ten-year-old student with autism and ADHD, has been systematically punished at
a New York charter school for exhibiting symptoms of his conditions. He has
reportedly been detained…
Autism Advocates Tap Social Media Sites to Promote Awareness
With the meteoric rise of social media Web sites such as Facebook and
Twitter, many individuals and groups now have the opportunity to reach large
numbers of people to promote awareness, advocacy and attention for their causes.
Such is…
Son of Jenny McCarthy Suffers Seizure, Sent to Emergency Room
It is estimated that between 25%-30% of those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder will suffer at least one seizure before the onset of puberty.
Varying in degree and intensity, these incidents can be incredibly traumatic for…
Autism Registries Needed for Local Law Enforcement
The Windsor Star reports a great idea coming from our neighbors to the north
in having local police departments create a voluntary online registry of citizens with autism in their community.
A successful pilot project exists in Ottawa,…
John E. Robison: An Emerging Voice of Autism
John Robison admits to being a problem child. Often sad, lonely and unable to
make friends, he was shuffled from school to school and therapist to therapist,
all while his Asperger's Syndrome went undiagnosed.
An electronics savant…
Tiered Diplomas Abandoned in Rhode Island
Advocates for low-income, minority students and students with special needs, including the Rhode Island Disability Law Center and The Autism Project of Rhode Island scored a major victory in Providence
last week when Education…
Mayo Clinic Weighs in on Restrictive Diets for Autism
Recently, on
a Q&A portion of its website, the Mayo Clinic weighed in on the gluten
free, casein free (GFCF) diet for autism. Dr. Jay Hoecker, emeritus consultant
for the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine,
stated that…