Families View Mask Order as Discriminatory Against Students in Special Education
Attorneys Feel San Diego Unified’s Policy May Violate Federal Disability Law Sensory defensiveness, a hallmark of autism, makes wearing a face mask a near impossibility for some individuals with the disorder. This is the case for a 5-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with both an intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unfortunately his […]
British Survey Finds 128,000 Children at Risk for Delayed Autism Diagnosis Due to COVID
Suspected Cases May Be Undiagnosed or Misdiagnosed as Crucial Services Remain Closed Autism Parenting Magazine recently conducted a data analysis which showed that an estimated 128,160 children with suspected autism are running the risk of not receiving a proper diagnosis due to the continuing COVID-19 lockdowns. The report generated from this troubling analysis points to […]
More Housing Options Desired for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Severe Housing Shortage Produces Creative Living Ideas Crosspoint Bridge is an upcoming 15-acre planned community on the outskirts of Indianapolis that will offer homes to adults with and without developmental disabilities. This unique and pioneering housing project will provide homes of various sizes and also include a community center which will host social clubs and […]
Mid-level Immune Markers Present at Birth Associated with Lower ASD Risk
However, Having Too Much or Too Little of Marker is Detrimental for Developing Brains Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Solna, Sweden recently theorized that the developing human brain may be exceptionally vulnerable to disturbances in immune signaling and exposure to inflammation. In their new study, published In Biological Psychiatry, the Karolinska team reported that […]
Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism
New Book Edited by Stephen Edelson and Jane Johnson of ARI Autism Research Institute’s Executive Director, Stephen M. Edelson, and past board member, Jane Johnson, have recently edited an exciting new book which aims to help reduce anxiety levels in individuals with autism. Their book, Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism, summarizes current perspectives and […]
Free Webinar on Cannabis for Autism
Hope Grows for Autism Presents Expert Dr. Bonnie Goldstein on December 3 A free webinar on the use of cannabis for autism is being held on December 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Registration in advance is required. The webinar will be given by Dr. Bonni Goldstein. Bonni Goldstein, M.D., is the owner and […]
