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Autism Awareness Month
‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their community
Read full article: ‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their communityFor Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to read
Read full article: ‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to readConsidering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Parents of autistic children need to take key steps to deal with higher risk of drowning
Read full article: Parents of autistic children need to take key steps to deal with higher risk of drowningSince the beginning of 2023, 55 children have died from drowning in Florida, 9 had been diagnosed with autism.
Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’
Read full article: Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
Read full article: 5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemicOne way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adults
Read full article: What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adultsAutism can be explained medically as a bio-neurological development disability, but to get into the nuanced details is quite a bit more complicated.
Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 call
Read full article: Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 callA young boy’s parents are grateful to a police officer who showed up at their home after an unusual 911 call from their 12-year-old son with autism.
Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat people
Read full article: Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat peopleAfter dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.
Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for them
Read full article: Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for themThe creators of the show, “Farm! A Musical Experience,” designed the play specifically for children with autism, and for other kids who are neurodiverse.
New K-12 charter school for children and young adults with autism opens in Miami-Dade County
Read full article: New K-12 charter school for children and young adults with autism opens in Miami-Dade CountySouth Florida Autism Charter Schools for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in West Miami-Dade has officially held its ribbon-cutting ceremony with school staff, students, Miami-Dade County government officials, and dignitaries.
Viktor, 12, artist with nonverbal autism, skillfully delivers to growing audience
Read full article: Viktor, 12, artist with nonverbal autism, skillfully delivers to growing audienceViktor Bevanda doesn’t speak, but his use of color shouts with excitement. His work with oil pastels has turned him into a master of nonverbal communication.
InterContinental Miami lights up blue for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Read full article: InterContinental Miami lights up blue for Autism Awareness and Acceptance MonthIn honor and celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, InterContinental Miami hotel hosted a lighting ceremony, April 1, in which the 34-story building gleamed blue and light up Downtown Miami’s iconic skyline.
Coronavirus restrictions increase stress for families of autistic children, adults
Read full article: Coronavirus restrictions increase stress for families of autistic children, adultsAmong the many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic are those faced by the families and caregivers of people on the autism spectrum.
More children being diagnosed with autism by age 8, report says
Read full article: More children being diagnosed with autism by age 8, report saysThe number of children being diagnosed with autism by the time they turn 8 years old has increased slightly, according to a biennial report on autism in kids from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gravity blankets could be your cure for insomnia, anxiety, restlessness
Read full article: Gravity blankets could be your cure for insomnia, anxiety, restlessnessHave you heard of Gravity Blankets? They can weigh up to 25 pounds, they've become wildly popular in the last couple of years, and the benefits seem to be plenty.
Amy Schumer has the best-ever response to Instagram troll asking about autism
Read full article: Amy Schumer has the best-ever response to Instagram troll asking about autismComedian Amy Schumer took to Instagram earlier this week to ask if anyone would be interested in seeing a docuseries about her pregnancy and birth.
Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat people
Read full article: Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat peopleAfter dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.
Pregnant women and pesticides: Exploring the possible autism connection
Read full article: Pregnant women and pesticides: Exploring the possible autism connectionCould there be a connection between a mother’s exposure to pesticides during her pregnancy, and an increased risk for autism in her child? One study says yes.
Meet the fresh face of autism awareness: Julia, from 'Sesame Street'
Read full article: Meet the fresh face of autism awareness: Julia, from 'Sesame Street'Autism Speaks, a national advocacy organization that sponsors research and conducts awareness activities, has launched a campaign in conjunction with "Sesame Street" that features Julia, a muppet.