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New Government Report Suggests 1 In 40 Kids Have Autism
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- Published: Monday, 26 November 2018 00:01
National survey results show as many as 1 in 40 U.S. children have been diagnosed with autism, continuing an upward trend....
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500,000 Teens With ASD Are Headed To Adulthood. Where Will They Work?
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- Published: Friday, 16 November 2018 00:03
The number of adults with autism is rapidly rising, yet advocates say nearly half of 25-year-olds with the disorder have never held a paying job....
Settlement Reached In 25-Year-Old Special Education Case
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- Published: Friday, 16 November 2018 00:02
A proposed settlement in a class-action suit spanning over two decades is expected to improve educational support and academic achievement for more...
Lawmakers Revive Plan To Curb Restraint, Seclusion In Schools
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- Published: Thursday, 15 November 2018 00:01
Legislation establishing first-ever federal oversight of restraint and seclusion in the nation's schools is back on the table....
FBI Records Spike In Disability-Related Hate Crimes
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- Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2018 00:01
As hate crimes across the U.S. surge, new data indicates that incidents targeting people with disabilities are up sharply too....
Saliva Test May Help Speed Up Autism Diagnosis
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- Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2018 00:03
New research suggests that determining whether or not a child likely has autism could one day be as simple as spitting in a cup....
Cheerleaders With Disabilities Enjoy Recognition, Camaraderie
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- Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2018 00:02
A high school cheer squad is offering students with disabilities the chance to be center stage and boosting their self-esteem in the process....
Lawsuits Targeting Websites Over ADA Violations On The Rise
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- Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2018 00:01
The Trump administration's decision to stop drafting rules for website ADA compliance is widely seen as opening the floodgates to legal action....
With Insurance Change, Access To ABA Therapy Expected To Grow
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- Published: Monday, 12 November 2018 00:01
A change to medical billing codes for the most common behavior therapy for autism will mean better insurance coverage for families and less hassle...
Weight Troubles Plague Kids With ASD, Developmental Delays Equally
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- Published: Friday, 09 November 2018 00:02
Children with developmental delays — including autism — are nearly 50 percent more likely than other kids to become overweight or obese...
Unlocking Autism: New Development Could Help With Early Diagnosis
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- Published: Friday, 26 September 2014 20:23
Authors: The Autism News
By CBS New York (YouTube)
CBS 2′s Dr. Max Gomez explains a new development in autism research.
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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9caFdAnao7Q...
“Thank you for releasing my voice”, teen with autism says
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- Published: Friday, 26 September 2014 20:21
Authors: The Autism News
By Patty Crosby | FCN
“It’s a miracle. It’s the best thing that has ever happened to our family.”That’s how Leslie Weed describes being able to hear what her Lanier is thinking and feeling after 16 years of relative silence.
“I now have this treasure trove of thoughts” says Leslie....