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Autism Speaks, CDC and partners answer COVID vaccine questions for the autism community … Autism Speaks hosted the CDC’s Georgina Peacock, M.D., and the presidents of the  Autism Society of America  and  Autism Science Foundation  on Wednesday for a webinar about COVID … “The autism community has been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic, and our hope is that autistic people and those who care for them can quickly access the available COVID vaccines they need to safely participate in the community and …

Study finds higher COVID death rate for Californians with disabilities and in skilled nursing facilities… in California for people with disabilities, researchers found that risk of COVID infection was linked to types of housing and the number of residents in group settings, and risk of death from COVID was highest in facilities with 24-hour skilled … “This report is a small window into what is clearly a disproportionate impact of this virus on people with disabilities, who are more likely to live in skilled nursing and group facilities as adults,” said Stuart Spielman, senior vice president … risks are more significant for people with autism at younger ages, that information is critical to public health policy.” CDC guidance for people with developmental and behavioral disorders notes that in addition to living situation, some people …

Benefits of exercise for people with autism… on the benefits of exercise for autistic youth . Dr. Healy is an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, at the University of Delaware. He conducts research on physical activity adapted to the needs of special … fitness, social functioning and muscular strength and endurance. Social skills: Our meta-analysis showed that youth who participated in physical activity programs designed for individuals with autism showed significant gains in their social … practical tips for encouraging regular physical activity: Start small : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children get at least an hour of physical activity daily. That’s good to know, but I suggest starting …

Tips for autistic adults managing diabetes… also called blood sugar, is too high. Diabetes can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss and kidney disease. There are three types of diabetes – type 1 , type 2 and then gestational , which only develops in … attention to detail advantageous in management of the disease. With the help of contributor Lydia Wayman, an autistic adult who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 3 , we share advice to help you manage diabetes and live a quality life. … empowered to manage your health and wellbeing. A good place to start reading is the American Diabetes Association and the CDC . But most hospitals, clinics, and even community-based providers, like YMCAs, offer diabetes education classes that are …