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Boy's touching video about his autism goes viral… George Yionoulis had the idea to made a video to help his fourth-grade class better understand his autism. In it he shares his experience with autism and talks about certain behaviors he may exhibit in school and the activities he enjoys most. Watch his message about autism below. Learn more about George's mission to promote acceptance and understanding . …
Autism Speaks recognizes Iowa Governor Reynolds for support of community… On December 22, 2021, autism advocates and families joined us in recognizing Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds with Autism Speaks’ 2021 Public Service Award for championing initiatives that support autistic adults in Iowa. We are honored …
I started a business to employ adults with autism and something magical happened… enterprise based in Colorado with the mission of ethically recycling electronics to create local jobs for people with autism and other disabilities. Most recently Blue Star Recyclers was named 2017 Social Impact Business of the Year by the … skill level and attraction to the work peaked my interest, and when I opened their files I learned most of them were on the autism spectrum. My understanding of ASD was very basic, so I googled the term and read up on it. I remember reading … up to expand our mission nationally to see if we can do something about that. … I started a business to employ adults with autism and something magical happened …
Ancient City of Petra will Light It Up Blue for people with autism… Jordan’s southwestern desert and one of the 7 Wonders of the World will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day! Petra dates back to 300 B.C and was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. The site has been featured in … cliffs which earned it the nickname, the “Rose City.” … Ancient City of Petra will Light It Up Blue for people with autism …
Study links nervous system imbalances to depression in children with autism… Building on what experts know about how the nervous system affects depression and mental health conditions in autism, researchers studying brain activity found that imbalances in the nervous system can predict depression in autistic … sleep, is linked to depression in the general population, but the link is not well understood. About half of people with autism also have mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety . Researchers from Vanderbilt University looked …
Big Apple Circus and National Therapy Center Embrace Autism… National Therapy Center and Big Apple Circus are joining forces for a BIG AUTISM FRIENDLY CIRCUS EVENT. The circus event has been modified to accommodate individuals with autism and their families, …
Oklahoma Insurance Department announces expanded coverage of autism benefits… in state-regulated plans. The bulletin announced changes to the state’s mandated age, dollar and hour caps on coverage for autism therapies and treatments, specifically ABA. The bulletin declares that the state insurance law's maximum benefit of … in conflict with federal law and related regulations. The bulletin also announces that the state law's age restrictions on autism-related benefits are considered discriminatory under federal law. This means that an individual in Oklahoma covered by a state-regulated insurance policy does not have to receive an autism diagnosis before age three in order to qualify for coverage of ABA nor does coverage end when the individual turns 10 …
Autism Speaks Appoints Kelli Seely Chief Marketing Officer… (New York, NY) – May 16, 2022 - Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions for people with autism across the spectrum and throughout the life span, today announced that Kelli Seely has been named Chief Marketing …
Autism Speaks partner DNAstack is named 2023 Company of the Year… Autism Speaks congratulates our partner DNAstack on their recent recognition as the 2023 Life Science Company of the Year by … search and analyze data from partnering organizations. In collaboration with Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster , Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks Canada and a consortium of research and healthcare institutions, DNAstack is powering the …
New Mexico passes landmark legislation for autism insurance coverage… In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed landmark autism insurance legislation. Joined by members of the autism community, Governor Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 322 which …