CM-AT, Autism Treatment at Hospital in New Jersey
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, which is located in New Brunswick, N.J., is one of the first of thirteen hospitals in the country that will be treating individuals who suffer from autism with an unprecedented treatment option. This treatment was designed by Curemark, LLC. Curemark is a drug research and development company that specifically Full Article
Socioeconomic Inequality and the Prevalence of Autism
A recent study done by the University of Wisconsin- Madison titled, “Socioeconomic Inequality in the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence from a U.S. Cross-Sectional Study” draws a correlation between Socioeconomic Status (SES) and autism prevalence. It has been determined that population indicators of SES, such as household Full Article
“Exceptionally Beautiful,” Physical Characteristics of Children With Autism
According to the book “The Development of Autism- A Self-Regulatory Perspective,” it is not uncommon to describe autistic children as being exceptionally beautiful. Some autistic children, however, may display minor anomalies... Full Article
Young Man With Autism Dies After Being Left in a Van
Woods Services in Langhorne, Pennsylvania has been a home to people with developmental disabilities since 1913. People with developmental disabilities receive educational and therapeutic services at Woods, as well as reside there. On July 24th, their reputation for greatness was tarnished when Brian Nevins, a 20-year-old with severe autism, died Full Article
Autism: Alienation vs. Extra Attention
A lot of children with autism seem to be "too aware" of the fact that they are "different" from other children. An overwhelming amount of attention, therefore, can lead to a greater sense of alienation and... Full Article
Therapeutic Game Series, Benefits Children with Autism
Awards received by an online game series, called Whizkid Games, designed by Swinburne University’s National eTherapy Centre, have drawn attention to a therapeutic game series that benefits children with autism... Full Article
Law Enforcement Faces Challenges With Autism
For many parents with children suffering from autism, the idea of their child interacting with law enforcement is a scary thought. Often times, law enforcement officials misunderstand the language and behavior of people with autism and this can result in serious consequences. In late May, Clifford Grevemberg, 18, who suffers from autism, was Full Article
Speech Analysis: Autism Diagnosis Breakthrough
Last week, scientists out of the University of Memphis announced that they have developed a computer program that can tell the difference between a child with autism, and a child without autism by a difference in their speaking . The study has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research Full Article
Boy with Autism, Kicked off Flight: Mother Sues Airline
Authorities ejected a boy with autism from a United Airlines flight after flight attendants decided that he was putting other passengers at risk. His mother has responded by filing a federal lawsuit against United Airlines. The boy’s mother, Candice Dincola, explained that she was flying with her sister and son with autism Gavin to New Full Article
Young Adults with Autism Struggle to Find Work
Chelsea Ridenour’s struggle to find steady employment has revealed a problem on a much larger scale: recent college graduates on the autism spectrum cannot find work. The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence has cited a national study that says only 6 to 14 percent of adults with autism are employed. Even those who Full Article
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