Philadelphia 76’ers Host Autism Inclusion Night
April 05, 2019
The Philadelphai 76ers have a Walk In My Shoes mentoring program and transform The Center’s Hall of Fame Room into a sensory room for Autism Inclusion Night...
Sesame Street Hosts Character With ASD for Autism Awareness Month
April 03, 2019
Sesame Street portrays a family with a child named Julia to bring awareness during Autism Awareness Month on life with those with ASD and its role with families. ...
FSU Launches Baby Navigator Resource for Early Detection of ASD
April 01, 2019
Earlier detection of autism can lead to earlier interventions. Florida State University’s Baby Navigator program helps parents identify science-based signs of ASD ...
New DSM Guidelines Leads to Decreased Number of Autism Diagnosis
March 29, 2019
DSM-5 guidelines have reworked the definition of autism, decreasing the number of diagnosis. About 1 in 5 individuals who would have received an autism diagnosis under the old DSM are being left out under the new definition...
Possible Link Between Sensory Issues and Sleep Issues For Those With ASD
March 27, 2019
In an observational study, clinicians evaluated children by having parents complete questionnaires about their child’s sensory sensitivities and other behaviors, as well as the frequency of their child’s sleep problems. Because this study is observational, it cannot determine cause and effect however it suggests a new explanation. ...
Amy Schumer Reveals Husband Chris Fischer Is on the Autism Spectrum
March 25, 2019
The 37-year old comedian Amy Schumer explains how the characteristics that make her husband Chris Fischer on the spectrum are the exact reasons why she loves him ...
Teen With Autism Develops Career From Sports
March 22, 2019
15-year-old Andrew Roberts from Northboro, Massachussets discusses strengths with being on the spectrum and how it can help him develop sports as a passion and potential career...
Motor Traits Not Unique to Autism
March 20, 2019
Researchers enroll 625 infants from eight sites from a network of research teams in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Israel. Studies find no difference in those on the spectrum and those with other developmental conditions...
Latest Study Shows A Variety of Co-Occuring Conditions with Autism
March 18, 2019
A new comprehensive study of nearly 6 million people reveals the onset and prevalence of nine diagnoses that often accompany autism...
Pregnancy Infections, Not Vaccines, Suggest Links to Autism
March 15, 2019
In an observational study, infections during pregnancy can affect brain development and lead to developmental delays like autism in 79% of the cases presented. ...
March 11, 2019
The CDC says there is no scientific link between autism and vaccinations; the WHO names anti-vaxxers as a global health threat because people believe there is a link and are reducing the number of lives that are able to be saved each year. ...
Scottish University Researches ASD Internet Safety
March 08, 2019
Heriot Watt University in the UK has formulated a research study that will look at the risks involved online for those on the spectrum. Such studies will be important for developing proper interventions that promote social well-being, but prevent harm. ...
