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Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series #5: Transition + College Options Fair + Panel… Therapies. Event will include: 6:00pm Meet + Greet Fair 7:00pm Panel Discussion 7:45pm Q&A session Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Series (YAASS): The YAASS program is a free series dedicated to the transition of young adults with disabilities, mostly related to autism spectrum disorders. We aim to share these free quarterly series as part of our mission to fill the gaps in …
Study: Eye Contact Declines Early in Babies Who Later Develop Autism… describe measurable decreases in in eye contact between 2 and 6 months of age in babies who went on to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . The babies actually started out with typical eye-gaze patterns. But month by month, they … eye contact increasing month by month. “Such an early decline in eye contact would represent one of the earliest signs of autism identified to date,” emphasizes developmental pediatrician Paul Wang, Autism Speaks senior vice president for medical …
Adulting on the Spectrum: Austin Varco on being a racer driver on the autism spectrum… speak with Austin Varco. Austin is a 23-year-old racecar driver from San Diego, CA. When he was diagnosed with level 1 autism at age 20, his purpose realigned to learning and understanding himself and acting as a bridge for others' understanding of autism. He's using his racing career as a platform to educate and advocate for those who may not have a voice but have …
Planning for a Successful School Year for Your Dallas-Fort Worth Student with Autism… pandemic, and how to plan for and address student learning loss. Christa Stevens, Director of State Government Affairs at Autism Speaks, will also provide an update on new laws and policies that affect special education in Texas. The event will … time for participants to ask questions. … Planning for a Successful School Year for Your Dallas-Fort Worth Student with Autism …
Opening Doors: A Discussion Of Residential Options For Adults Living With Autism And Related Disorders… “Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders” focuses on the residential concerns of adults living with autism and related disorders and is designed to advance the development of replicable residential models that offer quality, …
Just Another Autism Podcast:Autistic Advocate Aly on ABA Therapy and Changing Perceptions… In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Aly, who was diagnosed with autism as an adult. Aly is passionate about autism advocacy and ABA therapy. Currently working as a Registered Behavior …
New $2 million research initiative will study heart and brain health in people with autism… — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. have autism, a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. To learn more about the unique cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health needs of people with autism, a new $2 million research initiative is being funded by the American Heart Association , celebrating 100 years of …
AS WE ARE (autism short documentary) premieres online at Woods Hole Film Festival… We are excited to let you know that our heart warming short documentary film, AS WE ARE, a story about musicians on the autism spectrum, will be having its World Premiere as part of the prestigious 29th annual Woods Hole Film Festival … Check out our trailer and website: aswearemovie.com So hope you can see the film and join us for our LIVE Q&A. … AS WE ARE (autism short documentary) premieres online at Woods Hole Film Festival …
Neil Young, Stephen Stills and more join Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert… and more, along with many special guests, will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, April 22 at The Greek Theatre for the Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts. Hosted once again by Kristen and Stephen … The Blues Concert returns for its sixth year after a three-year hiatus following the pandemic. The event will celebrate the autism community, while helping to fuel Autism Speaks’ mission to provide services and supports for the needs of all …
Autism Speaks’ new strategic plan for science sets funding priorities … A letter from Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Thomas Frazier Today, we’re pleased to release Autism Speaks’ new Strategic Plan for Science 2018-2020 . It focuses our research funding for the next three years on areas …