Archive for December 2019
Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz Visits Shema Kolainu
Assemblyman Cymbrowitz paid a visit to SKHOV for a formal tour of the school while he learnt about the wonderful programs currently offered. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 31,…
Read MoreWashington Man Campaigns to Become First Openly Autistic Member of Congress
Joshua Collins, a 26-year-old Washington State resident, has his sights set on becoming the first autistic member of Congress, according to a report this month by The Hill. Collins, who…
Read MoreIndiana Police Offer Tracking Bracelets for Families of Children With Autism
Police in St. Joseph County Indiana are helping families whose members have autism or dementia through an initiative called Project Lifesaver. According to a report this month by the Indiana…
Read MoreSaginaw-Area Fire Departments Receive Sensory Kits for Children With Autism
Five Saginaw-area fire departments have received autism sensory kits to comfort children with autism and other special needs in emergency situations. The kits were provided as part of a new…
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Releases New Autism Guidelines For First Time in 12 Years
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new autism treatment guidelines this week to help doctors identify children at high-risk for autism, and provide care as quickly as possible. The…
Read MoreNew Book Seeks to Dispel Misconceptions and Stereotypes About Autism
While people on the autism spectrum may share similar characteristics, such as repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social interaction, each individual is unique and the experience of autism varies from…
Read MoreRestaurant Ordering A.I. Company Creates Role Specially Designed For Those With Autism
Based in Colorado Springs, Synq3 Restaurant Solutions offers Intelligent Virtual Assistant technology (or IVA) that has been fielding orders at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants since May 2018, with several other…
Read MoreNew Study Finds Shortage of ABA Therapists in U.S.
The U.S. is significantly lacking in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapists for children with autism, according to a new study published online this month in Psychiatric Services. ABA, which uses…
Read MoreHigh School Student with Autism Writes Play About Being on the Spectrum
Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions of people worldwide, the condition is often misunderstood by those who are not on the spectrum. Worse, many teens and adolescents with autism…
Read MoreAfter Rejection from Employers, Rhode Island Man with Autism Starts His Own Business
Unemployment remains a major crisis for those on the autism spectrum. According to recent statistics from Market Watch.com, 85% of college graduates with autism are unemployed. Michael Coyne, a Special…
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