Mar 22 Is the ‘Twizzler Challenge’ for autism the web’s new viral fundraiser? By Andrew Mach Those who partake in the challenge or donate benefit New York Collaborates for Autism, which funds and creates schools, programs and services for people with autism nationwide. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 5:06 Opting out of vaccination is ‘recipe for outbreak’ By PBS News Hour Parents who don’t vaccinate their children due to concerns about side effects can put others at risk -- even those who have been vaccinated. Gwen Ifill talks to Patsy Stinchfield of the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota about the… Continue watching
Sep 30 What can be done to help parents of autistic adults? By Renée Gordon, Dr. Barry Gordon The picture you probably have in your mind of autism is that of a child. But autism is almost always — if not always — a condition that lasts for life. We are the parents of a 22-year-old young man… Continue reading
Sep 19 Adults with autism locked out of health coverage due to age limits By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Unfortunately, once someone with autism turns 21, “they fall off a cliff,” says Lorri Unumb, vice president of state government affairs at Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization. “It’s the next big frontier that’s got to be addressed.”… Continue reading
Sep 14 FDA considers ban on electric shock devices used to curb self-harm By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Self-injury is one of the most difficult behaviors associated with autism and other developmental or intellectual disabilities, and a private facility outside Boston that takes on some of the hardest-to-treat cases is embroiled in a major debate: Should it use… Continue reading
Aug 08 Student documentary on vaccination rates released after months of controversy By Charles Pulliam-Moore The 16-student outfit drew inspiration for the film, which they began producing over their summer break, from the health statistics from their own neighborhoods. North County, a northern section of the San Diego region, was noted for having one of… Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch Spiderman stages a special performance for autistic fans By PBS News Hour Ivette Feliciano visits a Theater Development Fund project that stages special performances for children with autism. On the set of Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, producers and actors work with specialists to make the shows as close to the regular… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch Saturday, December 21, 2013 France mulls child beauty pageant ban, theater for autistic children, journalist safety. Continue watching
Dec 02 New research links autism and air pollution Photo by Flickr user Gianluca Di natale New research from the University of Southern California shows air pollution increases the risk for autism among those who carry a genetic disposition for the disorder. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch News Wrap: Senate Passes Spending Bill to Keep Government Operating In other news Wednesday, the Senate passed a spending bill to keep the government running through September, moving that legislation on to a vote in the U.S. House. Also, General Motors announced a recall of 27,000 of their vehicles due… Continue watching