Archive for July 2019
Graduating High School Students Offer Silent Ovation for Classmate With Autism
Extreme sensitivity to noise is a fact of life for many people on the autistic spectrum. This heightened sensory perception can make it challenging to function in a loud and…
Read MoreAutism Program for Young Adults Announce First Round of Scholarship Recipients
Autism Community Ventures is a non-profit organization combating the autism unemployment crisis by helping adults on the autism spectrum integrate into the workforce. This month, the organization announced that the…
Read MoreFamed Conductor and His Wife Used Music to Reach Son With Autism
To call Jaap van Zweden’s musical career distinguished would be an understatement. With twenty years experience as first violinist of the Dutch Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, van Zweden has also served…
Read MoreYoung Artist With Autism Creates Vibrant, Original Paintings
For many individuals on the autistic spectrum, verbal communication can be a severe challenge. While many individuals with higher-functioning autism can be highly articulate, those who are more severely affected…
Read More90-Year-Old New York Resident Skydives for Autism
Paul Robitaille, a resident of Hudson Valley, New York, celebrated his 90th birthday in an unconventional way last month, when he skydived from a plane to raise money for Greystone…
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