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Autism, Adulthood and Transitional Challenges
The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut shines a light on the need for exceptional care of autism spectrum students as they transition out of public schools and into adulthood. We see this phenomenon come into play as Adam Lanza is said to…
Luggage Forwarding Services Help Autism Families
As the holiday travel season comes to a close, many parents of children with autism are relieved that it's over. As we’ve documented in the past, traveling with a child with autism can be a major challenge, with airports and airplanes…
New Study Finds IQ Tests Underestimate Autism Intelligence
A new study published at www.plos.org finds that traditional IQ testing likely underestimates the intelligence of individuals on the autism spectrum. The common perception that autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by uneven…
Apple Expanding Into Disability and Autism Markets
Apple's invention of the iPad was a happy accident in unleashing a new wave of possibilities for individuals on the autism spectrum. This device with its easy touch screen interface and ever expanding array of apps for increasing…
Study Finds Ten Percent of State Hospital Patients Have Autism
The number of diagnosed cases of autism is exploding. Children with autism will grow into adults and society is nowhere near ready to support them. In order to prepare for that eventuality, current adults on the autism spectrum need to be…
Autism Insurance Breakthroughs Called Into Question
Recent reports from Disability Scoop confirm the old adage, "If something seems too good to be true, it probably is." In early July, California officials announced deals with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California under…
Military Families Confront Autism
Every family affected by autism experiences stress, but try to imagine the burdens of a military family coping with the disorder. Not only is the father or mother at risk in a foreign land, but military families have to move frequently as…
Advocacy Group Boosts Autism Employment Prospects
Founded by National Council on Disability (NCD) appointee Ari Ne'eman, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) was approached last May by several large American corporations who wanted to hire individuals with autism for internships and…
The Battle for Autism Service Dogs in Schools
At a time when the heartbreak of wandering is ever present in the news, the battle for having autism service dogs in school rages on. Service dogs are known to calm anxious children, disrupt their tantrums, aid in making transitions and…
DIR/Floortime Therapy for Autism
DIR/Floortime is one of the many time tested therapies available to treat autism and other developmental disabilities. The stated objectives of DIR/Floortime are “to build healthy foundations for social, emotional and intellectual…