Archive for January 2020
Towson University Coach Uses Basketball to Promote Autism Awareness
Pat Skerry, the men’s basketball coach at Maryland’s Towson University, is promoting autism awareness through Coaches Powering Forward For Autism, an initiative he started six years ago. Since then, over…
Read MoreResearchers Find Little Evidence to Support Popular Early Treatments for Autism
A new study has found that few popular early treatments for autism are supported by strong evidence. A second study also found insufficient evidence to support whether pivotal response therapy…
Read MoreNJ Students With Autism Learn About Computer Literacy Through NXT Gen Coders Program
Ten New Jersey students with autism will be able to further their skills in computer coding and web and game design, thanks to the NXT Gen Coders Program, a scholarship…
Read MoreEleven-Year-Old With Autism Wins Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition
An eleven-year-old Texas boy with autism was the winner of the 28th annual Foley and Lardner MLK Jr. Oratory competition. The victory was a major milestone and achievement for fifth-grader Colin…
Read MoreNebraska Woman Advocates For Bill Allowing Handicapped Parking Space for People With Autism
People with autism in Nebraska could receive handicap parking permits under a new state law. According to a report this month by Journal Star.com, the bill is the result of…
Read MoreTexas-Based Nonprofit Hopes to Enable Earlier Autism Diagnoses
In a report published this month, the American Academy of Pediatrics explored the importance of early detection for children with autism. While the average age for an autism diagnosis is…
Read More1 in 5 Children With Autism in New Jersey are Undiagnosed, New Research Finds
As many as 1 in 5 children with autism in New Jersey are undiagnosed, according to new research from the autism-monitoring network of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
Read MoreNew Sitcom Features Character and Actress With Autism
One of the starring roles in a new sitcom will be portrayed by an actress on the autism spectrum, according to a report this week by Disability Scoop.com. The show,…
Read MoreDemocratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Advocates for People With Autism
While Democratic presidential candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang is focused on improving the economy, he has also emerged as a strong advocate for improved disability policy. This is due in…
Read MoreAutism Center Promotes Verbal Communication Through Movement
Speech is a significant challenge for many individuals on the autism spectrum, with approximately one-third of the autistic population being non-verbal. As a result, alternative methods of communication are extremely…
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