Social inclusion poses a significant hurdle for children diagnosed with Autism in the United States. This condition (Autism) affects approximately one out of every 44 children in the country. An obstacle that many of them…
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The State Budget Committee meeting on Friday saw a formal presentation of the new Medicaid reimbursement rate for a commonly used behavioral treatment for individuals with autism. However, the new rate has raised concerns among…
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Preconceptions about autistic people may lead a person to overlook potentially autistic traits in another person. This is why therapists avoid assuming someone is autistic just because they exhibit one or two traits. In fact,…
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It's an incredible accomplishment when a special education teacher extends his or her expertise to create an educational app that benefits children with Autism. ABA expert & teacher Susan Varsames collaborated with Henesys Studio to…
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Meet Korri Ward, a proud mom of two 30-year-old twins. One is Darrick, a master's graduate from UNR and current federal employee who enjoys reading comic books, watching films, and discussing his favorite DC and…
Read MoreAva is a young woman with Autism who has defied the odds. At two years old, her parents were told she may never speak or make meaningful connections. Shocked by this news message from the…
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While Scientists are trying to uncover the cause of Autism, they haven't arrived at a perfect way to quantize it. This makes it hard to derive meaningful conclusions across all patients of Autism. Researchers say…
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It's an absolutely inspiring week as the Indiana ACT for Families coalition spotlights Natasha Navas of Westfield. She is a spectacular mommy to a six-year-old kid diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and has been…
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Meet Ava Bullard, a second-year college student in Georgia and an activist for those with autism. At two years old, her parents were convinced she would never speak, yet after only two years, she cried…
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The past years have been characterized by an unrelenting effort to gain insight into the enigmatic origins of Autism. Amidst this search, some researchers have proposed that a modified gut microbiome may primarily contribute to…
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