Archive for April 2020
N.J. STOP & SHOP BAKER WITH AUTISM BRAVES CORONAVIRUS TO REPORT FOR WORK EACH DAY
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a severe economic downturn, with millions of Americans facing potential job loss. Anthony Russo, a 26-year-old supermarket baker at the Stop & Shop in Madison,…
Read MoreTouro University of California Hosts Free Virtual Conference Promoting Autism Acceptance
On Wednesday, April 22, Touro University of California hosted a free virtual conference focusing on the topic of autism acceptance. The event, which featured experts from the university and autism…
Read MoreMother of Daughter With Autism Continues With Book Launch Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus crisis has put a damper on public events and gatherings, including many that would normally be part of April’s Autism Awareness Month. Sheletta Brundidge, a resident of Cottage…
Read MoreCongressmen Team Up to Advocate for Autism Community During Covid-19 Crisis
At a time when unity is needed more than ever, two Congressmen have reached across the aisle to advocate for the autism community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rep. Chris Smith…
Read MoreMaryland Family Creates Comic Book To Explain Coronavirus to Daughter With Autism
A family in Sykesville, Maryland has developed a unique and unconventional way of explaining the ongoing Coronavirus crisis to their daughter, a high school junior with autism. According to a…
Read MoreHundreds Participate in Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices Art Therapy Webinar Workshop
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — On Thursday, April 23, Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices (SKHOV) hosted “Art as Communication,” a free webinar workshop focusing on helping children…
Read MoreAmid Coronavirus Pandemic, Dr. Shafali Jeste of UCLA Shares Advice for Parents of Children With Autism
In an interview this month with Action News Now.com, Dr. Shafali Jeste, a pediatric neurologist at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, shared advice for families whose children are home…
Read MoreFamily of Illinois Middle Schooler With Autism Creates Children’s Book Sharing His Experiences
Jeremiah Robinson, an eighth grader at Illinois’ Jefferson Middle School, was diagnosed with autism at three years old. Last summer, he and his parents, Prince and Mallory Robertson, published Jero’s Journey:…
Read MoreAutism Acceptance Just as Important as Autism Awareness, Authors Write
April is Autism Awareness Month, an initiative focused on promoting greater inclusion of people with autism, and increased understanding of the condition. In an essay published this month on Psychology…
Read MoreDuring Quarantine, Writer Shares Concerns and Hopes Homeschooling Daughter With Autism
With the Coronavirus pandemic still in full swing, many parents have begun homeschooling their children as schools across the country have shut down. In an essay this month, Rebecca Brand,…
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