Archive for October, 2008
« Previous EntriesAutism and College
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Colleges Seeing More Autistic Students
Experts work to accommodate growing number of autistic students
NBCWashington.com
For years, the increase in autism diagnoses among young children has been reported, and now colleges and universities are seeing their first influx of autistic students.
“I was very different from the other kids,” said George Mason University senior Alex Plank. “Very different.”
He always […]
Importance of ABA
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Autism agenda beckons
Washington Times
In their last debate, Barack Obama and John McCain both graciously expressed concern about children with autism.
Mr. Obama in particular then spoke about the need for more research funding to understand the causes of this prevalent handicap. We concur. But that is hardly the extent of what the candidates need to understand […]
Obama Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Monday, October 27th, 2008
The Obama campaign today released Supporting Americans with Autism Spectrum Disorders, a plan that outlines how they will deal with the problem of Autism. To view the plan, click here. (Adobe Reader Required)
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Why I Support Senator Barack Obama
By Kareem Dale, National Disability Vote Director, Obama for America
BarackObama.com
Following is a statement by Barbara of […]
10 Myths About Autism
Friday, October 24th, 200810 Myths About Autism
Experts Examine Misconceptions About Autism
ABCNews.com
As the number of Americans diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders climbs, so, too, does the number of questions surrounding this disorder. Namely, what is autism, and what is causing a rise in autism diagnoses among adults and children nationwide?
Amid these questions, television shows and magazines feature a barrage […]
More States Getting Pressured To Mandate Insurance For Autism
Monday, October 20th, 2008Parents Press For Autism Insurance Laws
CBSNews.com
(AP) In Washington state, Reza and Arzu Forough pay more than $1,000 a week for behavior therapy for their 12-year-old autistic son.
In Indiana, Sean and Michele Trivedi get the same type of therapy for their 11-year-old daughter. But they pay $3,000 a year and their health insurance covers the rest.
Two […]
Palin’s Mixed Record
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Palin’s record on special needs kids is mixed
AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin is frequently seen at campaign stops cradling her infant son Trig, who has Down syndrome. Her decision to give birth to Trig even after learning her fifth child would have the condition has burnished her anti-abortion views with conservatives.
So viewers of Wednesday […]
Halloween Tips
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Tips to Make Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism-Society.org
The very things that can be so exciting to neurotypical kids—wearing the costume of a favorite character, being outside with other kids who also have on costumes, knocking on doors to ask for treats, and getting treats from every house you visit—can be anxiety producing […]
Backpeddling?
Thursday, October 16th, 2008“they missed the sections I thought made my feelings about autism very clear: that I not only support the current rational approaches to the diagnoses and treatment of real autism but have witnessed it firsthand while watching very dear old friends raise a functioning autistic child.”
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Denis Leary Tries to Defuel His Autism Fire
EOnline.com
Denis Leary is […]
He’s An A**Hole!!
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008Leary’s Brain vs. The Autistics
New York Post
October 15, 2008 –
DENIS Leary should brace himself for hate mail from the parents of kids diagnosed with autism.
In his new book, “Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid,” the joke-slinging “Rescue Me” star writes about the brain disorder:
“There is a huge boom […]
Less Face Time
Sunday, October 12th, 2008Important Clue To Learning Deficit In Children With Autism
Science Daily
ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2008) - A study by researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute has discovered an important clue to why children with autism spectrum disorders have trouble imitating others: They spend less time looking at the faces of people who are modeling new skills.
The […]