Finding the Best States for Autism Services
Thanks in large part to the Autism Votes initiative, there has been a near domino-effect of states pushing for autism insurance reform. Missouri, California, Oregon and Virginia are the most recent states that have made headlines in the…
Sink or Swim: Avoiding an Autism-Related Drowning
The number one cause of death of individuals with autism involve incidents
associated with wandering, which include exposure to the elements and drowning.
Both occur frequently and a quick glance at the latest autism news headlines
will…
Why Autism and Why Me?
Over five years ago, when we first received our son's autism diagnosis, one of the first questions I remember asking myself was, "Why me?"
"Was I being punished for something I had previously done?" and "What did…
Law Enforcement Officials Still Unequipped to Handle Autism
A wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Police Department highlights the need for police to be
properly trained in recognizing and interacting with
children with autism.Mohammad Chaudhry, a twenty-eight year old Pakistani-American…
Why Parents Should Publicize a Child’s Autism
I have been somewhat criticized for making myself and my child a
"walking billboard" for autism. I have listened to and given much thought
on this matter, keeping my child's privacy in mind. However, my most recent…
Autism and Academics: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Any parent with a school-aged child knows that both classroom issues and homework can often be overwhelming for students. And no one knows that better than the parents of a child with autism. Not only do autistic students have an academic…
Autism Training Essential for School Bus Drivers
Earlier this month, we wrote about an upsetting incident involving the arrest of a girl with special needs on a school bus. The officer in the incident, Deputy Mark Perrin, was fired as a result of his actions.
One of the pressing…
West Coast States Begin 2011 with Insurance Legislation
Every parent of a child with autism knows the financial and emotional burdens of
the disorder, the long waiting lists for services, the exorbitant costs of
services, all the while the clock ticks on vital early intervention. …
Therapist Charged With Sexually Assaulting Autistic Child
A disturbing case
that will get the blood boiling has emerged from South Carolina today, which
involves a male therapist who has allegedly sexually assaulted an autistic child
under the age of 11. Details are sketchy at this point, but a…
Sanctions and Scorn for the Unvaccinated
On January 21, 2011, CNN.com ran an Op-Ed by Dr. Rahul K. Parikh stating that parents of unvaccinated children should pay substantially higher insurance rates than those who are in compliance. He argued that the discrediting of Dr. Andrew…