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Autism Awareness
Disney World Addresses Autism Bullying Incident
Last week, we
reported about an incident involving blogger Amanda Broadfoot while she was
on vacation with her family at Disney World's Hollywood Studios. While eating at
a restaurant on New Year's Eve, Broadfoot's 4-year-old son with…
Neurodiversity vs Disorder: The Other Great Divide of Autism
With all of the attention the autism-vaccine debate has received, often overlooked is another source of infighting within the autism community that involves neurodiversity vs. disorder. Neurodiversity is a movement commonly seen among…
Autism and IEPs: When Knowledge is Power
It’s that time of year again when parents will meet with their school districts and write their Individualized Education Programs or IEPs. These are mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and outline the…
Successful Careers and Marriages Likely for Many with Autism
The Autism Society of Minnesota recently hosted an "Autism and
Employment" conference in which managers from 3M, Cargill and Best Buy took
to the stage in praise of their employees with autism, counting them "among
their…
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…
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,…
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…