The AWAARE Collaboration, website and materials were developed by the National Autism Association to prevent wandering incidents and deaths in the autism community. Please visit NAA’s AWAARE website for extensive resources and vital information to…
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Bella's story is a profoundly sorrowful yet uplifting one. Born with Trisomy 18, she defied all the odds and achieved her fourth birthday. Amidst a heated presidential campaign, Rick Santorum abandoned it all to stand…
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Lunch time turned frightening for a boy in Valley Stream, Long Island. Nicholas Landecho choked on a taco in the school cafeteria. Teachers patted him on the back trying to help, but it was a…
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One special high school athlete's true love is being taken away from him. Brett Bowden will no longer be able to play football because of his age, and no exception is going to be made…
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Those familiar with Jenny McCarthy may know that she recently closed her school for autistic children. The reason behind this closure is even more heartbreaking than the closure itself. Mcarthy is an actress and activist…
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For those who suffer from depression, the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale can be beneficial in determining the severity of their condition. This scale is named after Dr Per Bech, who developed it in the…
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In a recent study published in the scientific journal Autism Research, researchers from the University of Missouri reported that distinct facial features could be used to distinguish children with autism from those who do not…
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At approximately 9:30 am on Friday, May 29, Governor Jim Gibbons signed into law AB 162, the Autism Insurance Reform Bill. It is a great day for all our families living with autism in the…
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Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting how an individual interacts with, communicates, and relates to others and their environment. According to Buescher et al., 2014, it was estimated that 1 in every 68 children…
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