AFIRM reaches 200,000 users around the world
March 23, 2021
Just one year after reaching 100,000 users, the Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) project at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute has reached another milestone―200,000 users now rely on AFIRM for evidence-based practices that can help learners with autism.
Tweaking clinic protocols improves autism screening rates
March 18, 2021
Pediatric clinics can boost their rates of autism screening and diagnostic referrals by way of sensitive tests, electronic notifications and secondary screens, according to a new study.
Biden Signs Stimulus Bill Sending Funds To Disability Community
March 16, 2021
President Joe Biden signed a massive pandemic relief package sending billions to special education and home- and community-based services and providing stimulus payments for many with disabilities who haven’t previously qualified.
‘It’s pretty special’: 8-year-old in Basalt forms unlikely friendship with her mailman
March 02, 2021
Every day, Bruce the mailman stops at Ivy’s house in Basalt, delivering far more than just the mail.
Work Skills building Genoa Township home for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism
February 25, 2021
Work Skills Corp. is just over a month away from completing its latest project to meet the needs of Livingston County residents with disabilities.
People With Disabilities Report Fewer Voting Troubles
February 23, 2021
The most recent election brought some good news for people with disabilities: far fewer problems casting their ballots.
Does EFMP Enrollment Make a Difference in Special Education?
February 16, 2021
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) has a simple mission: to ensure that the needs of family members with special medical or educational needs are met. That mission is shaped by three key components which are the building blocks for every EFMP.
Individuals Diagnosed With Autism At Three Times Higher Risk Of Suicide Attempts
February 11, 2021
A recent nationwide study in Denmark of individuals aged over 10 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has reported that the rate of suicide is three times higher for people with ASD as compared to the general population.
FPG researchers find five new evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism
February 09, 2021
Autism researchers from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute have published their latest review of literature related to interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), identifying five new evidence-based practices (EBPs) and reclassifying interventions to better support those who serve children and youth with ASD.
Autistic children may have trouble predicting movements
January 21, 2021
Autistic children have a harder time catching a ball than non-autistic children do, possibly because they are less able to predict its trajectory, according to a new unpublished study. Researchers presented the findings virtually this week at the 2021 Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome.
“Siri, What’s the Best App for Navy Families Enrolled in EFMP?”
January 19, 2021
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COVID-19 Risk Varies Among Those With IDD, Study Finds
January 07, 2021
People with developmental disabilities face a greater chance of dying from COVID-19 as compared to others, but new research suggests that the risk is not shared equally among this population.
