Friendship skills involve much social interaction, which can be difficult for children with ASD. This is because they often have difficulty understanding and responding to the social cues of others. As such, many parents and…
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A vast amount of scientific research has been conducted to uncover the causes of Autism. And researchers have surveyed families who have a child diagnosed with Autism. The researchers want to look for patterns that…
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Research by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute has released its Transition Into Young Adulthood report, which provides comprehensive statistics of the life of youth on the autism spectrum as they make their transition into adulthood.…
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From the moment I learned that my seven-year old son was diagnosed with autism, the three words I heard over and over again were: consistency, schedule, and routine. Now, I’m an organized person but keeping to…
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Having a child with autism can be tough on a marriage. Besides the emotional and financial strains that come from providing for a child with autism, there’s a huge time commitment involved with therapies and medical…
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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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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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