Children with autism and language regression reach key motor milestones earlier than autistic children without language regression, according to a new study. While some researchers believe that all children with autism struggle with language skills at some point, others say regression represents a specific subset of children with autism. The new study, conducted by Ben-Gurion University assistant professor Idan Menashe, supports the latter theory.

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Susan Zwerman is a veteran of the visual effects industry, with almost 40 years under her belt as a visual effects producer. She is also the studio executive producer for Exceptional Minds, a visual effects and animation school for young adults on the autism spectrum. Artists connected with the project have been employed on high-profile projects ranging from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” to Marvel movie blockbusters. 

Recently, on October 2nd, Zwerma...

All 50 states now require some level of insurance coverage for autism treatment, following a rule enacted in August by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. According to a report this month by the Disability Scoop, all small and large group insurance plans in Tennessee are now required to cover treatment for autism that is “medically necessary and appropriate and is not experimental,” including applied behavior analysis, or ABA.

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