Archive for October 2019
Minnesota Pro Hockey Team Offers Sensory Kits for Fans with Autism
Sports events and stadiums can be overwhelming for many people on the autistic spectrum, who often experience extreme sensitivity to noise, touch, and other physical sensations. Appreciating this challenge, Minnesota…
Read MoreComputer Games May Boost Social Skills of People with Autism, Study Finds
Computer games may help boost the social skills of people with autism, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Chicago’s Rush University. The study, whose findings were presented…
Read MoreMother Creates Online Clothing Business to Raise Autism Awareness
Since her four-year-old son Brayden was diagnosed with autism, Jenna Kloeckner, a resident of Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee, has been on a mission to raise autism awareness. She is pursuing that…
Read MoreHarvard University Receives $20 Million to Launch Autism Research Center
While autism affects 1 in 59 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the exact causes of the condition remain unknown. A new research effort…
Read MoreMother of Son with Autism Introduces “Blue Bucket” Trick or Treating to Raise Autism Awareness
While most children look forward to the experience of “trick-or-treating” on Halloween, approaching strangers can be intimidating for kids on the autistic spectrum, as they often have challenges with social…
Read MoreNew App Measures Repetitive Behaviors in People with Autism and Intellectual Disability
Repetitive behaviors are a distinguishing feature of autism, a neurological condition that impairs social skills and communication. A groundbreaking new app has been created that measures the severity of repetitive…
Read MoreWeb Developer from Wales Creates Children’s Book Series After Daughter is Diagnosed with Autism
Jon Roberts, a web developer from Wales, never envisioned himself as an author. That changed after his daughter, Kya, was diagnosed with autism at age 4. “When we found out…
Read MoreNew Documentary Provides Insight into Daily Life of Man with Autism
The life of a man with autism and intellectual disability is explored from the perspective of his sister in a new documentary. Titled “The Limits of My World,” the film…
Read MoreChicago Mother Helps Young Adults with Autism Through “Unique Sweets” Enterprise
Liz Curiel, a mother from the Northwest Side of Chicago, was frustrated by the lack of programs for children and young adults with autism in the Latino community. While attending…
Read MorePro Surfer’s Bond with Son Inspires Surfing Organization for Kids with Autism
In 1996, professional surfer Izzy Paskowitz and his wife Danielle founded the non-profit Surfer’s Healing, an organization of volunteer pro surfers who provide free “surf therapy” for children with autism.…
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