Jan 28, 2010
The story of Temple Grandin on HBO
I have been waiting to see this movie ever still I first read about its production. I am happy to say the wait is finally over. Feb. 6 at 8:00PM ET/MT will be the first showing of this highly anticipated...
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Jan 28, 2010
Panel says doctor acted ‘dishonestly’
From USA Today
A British medical council has ruled that a doctor who claimed links between a common children’s vaccine and autism acted dishonestly and unethically in his research.
Dr. Andrew...
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Dec 1, 2009
Teen works to help autistic children
When Zak Kukoff was 5 years old, his autistic cousin came to live with his family for a couple of years. Zak remembers feeling sad and angry about the way his cousin was treated outside his home.
“She...
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Dec 1, 2009
Weis Family Focuses on Giving Back
During the long stretch of nights when Charlie Weis was afraid to go to sleep for fear that he would never wake up, there came a promise. He would make a difference with his second chance at life. ...
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Nov 26, 2009
Olympic torch to be carried by Autistic Boy
Found this great story about a young man who will be carrying the Olympic torch.
Mackenzie Allan could sing the lyrics to O Canada before he could even talk.
So it’s only fitting...
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Nov 17, 2009
Sensory Rooms
Sensory rooms are rooms created for children and adults with special needs so that they can explore and develop senses and skills in a special and controlled environment. They have had great success with...
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Nov 13, 2009
Autistic Teen Wins Music Award
I love happy stories…I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
Sarah Lonsert took her first step onto the red carpet.
Flashbulbs popped and cameras rolled as the 17-year-old from Mission Viejo humbly...
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Nov 12, 2009
‘I Am Autism’ Video Brings Controversy
An advocacy video created for Autism Speaks has caused a stir and with good reason. The video is narrated by a voice portraying it’s self as “Autism”. The voice “Autism” makes claims that it...
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Nov 11, 2009
Research into Handwriting
A new study has found that children with autism are often found to have significant trouble with handwriting. The study included 28 children, ages 8 to 13. Half of the study participants have...
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Nov 5, 2009
Medical marijuana for autism
Would you give your child medical marijuana to treat their Autism?
A women from Rhode Island considered just that and obtained a prescription for medical marijuana for her son last year. Now of course...
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Nov 4, 2009
Aspergser’s Label may Disappear
Psychologists are proposing to eliminate Asperger’s from the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 2012. Instead, the condition would be grouped in the...
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Nov 4, 2009
Video Based ABA Therapy Program
You can now learn how to administer ABA therapy to your child via video based learning system. Maximum Potential Group provides an ABA course set on DVD for both parents and teachers. This may be a...
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