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Latest success stories, news and information concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Neurodiverse Community
Childhood screening for autism begins as early as a child’s first check-up, according to a report this month from KFox14, released in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month. The American Academy…
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Preschoolers in New Jersey have the highest rates of autism in the U.S., according to a report released Thursday by researchers from Rutgers University. Published by the Centers for Disease…
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April was Autism Awareness Month, calling attention to a condition that appears to be on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 59 children is…
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Young writers with autism are using fan fiction as a way to combat stereotypes about autism, according to a December 2018 report from Spectrum News. Harry Potter, the popular series…
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Timothy Rohrer, an 18-year-old New Jersey resident with autism, has made waves this past November with a guide for students on how to treat peers with disabilities. Titled “How To…
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Confronted by apparent delays in their child’s early development, many parents experience anxiety about the possibility of autism. Amy Wetherby, a distinguished research professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences…
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The heightened sensory perception of children with autism may cause sleep issues starting around age 7, according to a new study from Micah Mazurek, an associate professor of human services…
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In 2017, Sesame Street debuted Julia, a red-haired, four-year-old Muppet with autism. Designed to promote understanding and acceptance of autism, the character broke new ground as the first Muppet with…
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A common trait among children with autism is repetition. If there’s something they like, they tend to have a long-standing obsession with that interest and find it hard to detach…
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