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Autism Awareness Month
San Antonio has first-in-US program offering new approach for children with autism
Read full article: San Antonio has first-in-US program offering new approach for children with autismThe San Antonio-based Autism Community Network is now offering services for a new program called Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy, or PACT.
Nonprofit pushes for awareness of resources for special needs families following abandoned teen
Read full article: Nonprofit pushes for awareness of resources for special needs families following abandoned teenA 15-year-old girl with autism was allegedly abandoned and left near garbage dumpsters by her mother in June.
Autistic girl allegedly abandoned near garbage dumpsters now living with other relatives, CPS says
Read full article: Autistic girl allegedly abandoned near garbage dumpsters now living with other relatives, CPS saysThe mother of the girl, Natalie Rose Munno, 38, has been arrested on charges of abandoning a child.
‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their community
Read full article: ‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their communityFor Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
Virtual clinic focuses on reducing wait times for autism evaluations nationwide
Read full article: Virtual clinic focuses on reducing wait times for autism evaluations nationwideDr. Tracy Burton is a pediatrician and the assistant medical director at As You Are, a virtual clinic whose aim is to help reduce wait times for autism evaluations nationwide.
‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to read
Read full article: ‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to readConsidering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’
Read full article: Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
4-year-old has a truly unforgettable day at his happy place. And no, it’s not Disney World or Chuck E. Cheese.
Read full article: 4-year-old has a truly unforgettable day at his happy place. And no, it’s not Disney World or Chuck E. Cheese.Jaxon Maples is a 4-year-old boy with autism, and many days, he has trouble communicating and speaking clearly. But there is one place where those things aren’t a problem for him.
Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
Read full article: 5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemicOne way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adults
Read full article: What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adultsAutism can be explained medically as a bio-neurological development disability, but to get into the nuanced details is quite a bit more complicated.
Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate all
Read full article: Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate allFor much of his life, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, has dealt with exclusion from his peers.
Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 call
Read full article: Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 callA young boy’s parents are grateful to a police officer who showed up at their home after an unusual 911 call from their 12-year-old son with autism.
Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat people
Read full article: Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat peopleAfter dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.
Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for them
Read full article: Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for themThe creators of the show, “Farm! A Musical Experience,” designed the play specifically for children with autism, and for other kids who are neurodiverse.
‘He doesn’t need to be there’: Leon Valley man urging for release of son with autism after arson arrest
Read full article: ‘He doesn’t need to be there’: Leon Valley man urging for release of son with autism after arson arrestAlthough Mark Hernandez says he is devastated by the loss of his home, he’s more concerned about his son, who has autism, being behind bars.
What’s Up South Texas!: Boy on autism spectrum dominates the game of Scrabble
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Boy on autism spectrum dominates the game of ScrabbleTo many people, Scrabble is just an average board game, but to one autistic 9-year-old boy, it is a passion that he has mastered.
More children being diagnosed with autism by age 8, report says
Read full article: More children being diagnosed with autism by age 8, report saysThe number of children being diagnosed with autism by the time they turn 8 years old has increased slightly, according to a biennial report on autism in kids from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gravity blankets could be your cure for insomnia, anxiety, restlessness
Read full article: Gravity blankets could be your cure for insomnia, anxiety, restlessnessHave you heard of Gravity Blankets? They can weigh up to 25 pounds, they've become wildly popular in the last couple of years, and the benefits seem to be plenty.