Archive for November 2019
Five Poets Read from First Ever Autism Anthology
Alongside We Travel is the first ever international literary anthology of poems written by parents and caregivers of children with autism. This month, five award-winning poets read from the anthology…
Read MoreFather of Son with Autism Says Apple Watch App Changed His Life
Sam Bennett, a 21-year-old on the autism spectrum, had long struggled with voice modulation, speaking in a voice so overly loud it made family outings a challenge. That changed after…
Read MoreAlabama Library Reaches Out to Children with Autism Through “Storytime” Program
A library in Athens, Alabama has introduced Spectrum Storytime, a program designed for children on the autism spectrum. Launched in 2016 by the Athens-Limestone Public Library, Spectrum Storytime features a…
Read MoreShawnee, Kansas Police Department Hosts Event for Children and Adults with Autism
This month, the police department in Shawnee, Kansas invited children and adults with autism to meet with officers and explore police equipment in a climate-controlled, sensory-friendly environment. According to a…
Read MoreSeventh Grader with Autism Publishes Book Sharing His Experiences
On November 8, students at NorthPointe Christian School in Grand Rapids, Michigan lined up for a book signing. The author, Rylan Vogelzang, was not a renowned literary superstar, but one…
Read MoreDr Stephen Shore speaks at Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices Workshop: Senses and Sensibilities
TOURO COLLEGE, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Shema Kolainu workshop series on November 19th, 2019 was presented by Dr. Stephen Shore, a Clinical Assistant Professor…
Read MoreArtwork of Artists with Autism Displayed in San Diego
The artwork of five artists with autism was featured this month in an event hosted by The San Diego State Center for Autism, in collaboration with the Art of Autism,…
Read More13-Year-Old Student to Speak About Challenges and Experience of Living with Autism
The experience of living with autism is known to vary widely from person to person and is often little understood by those who are not on the autism spectrum. On…
Read MorePhiladelphia Native with Autism Makes Waves With Incredible Sculptures
Kambel Smith, a 32-year-old Philadelphia native with autism, has begun making waves with his extraordinary, large-scale building sculptures. These intricate works, created without drafts or blueprints, include landmarks like Lincoln…
Read MoreChildren with Intellectual Disability Have Less Access to Health Care Than Children with Autism
Children with Intellectual Disability (ID) have less access to medical care than children with autism, according to a new study from researchers at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of…
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