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Adulting on the Spectrum: Nonverbal to public speaker… Andrew's Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Andew Komarow's website For comments and suggestions, email us at podcast@autismspeaks.org … views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks. … Adulting on the Spectrum: Nonverbal to public speaker …
Avoiding Environmental Hazards During Pregnancy… This week’s “Got Questions?” answer is from Autism Speaks Director of Research for Environmental Sciences Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. I’m pregnant. What can I do to avoid “environmental” risks? As researchers discover more environmental risk factors for autism, our community justifiably wonders if any are preventable. First it’s important to note that when scientists speak of …
Embracing my autistic special interests… This guest post is by Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D., a professional speaker , best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum. You can contact him about speaking with your company and follow him on Instagram . What are your child’s …
Autism Night… This evening event sponsored by Autism Action Partnership is for children with autism and their families. The museum has worked with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to create an appropriate and …
Parent gains knowledge through Family ECHO sessions… Before her son Michael Paul (or “Paulie”) was diagnosed with autism between age 7 and 8, Karla B. struggled to find a community that felt like a good fit for their family. Paulie has other diagnoses that made it difficult to recognize his autism symptoms, delaying his access to needed interventions and supports. In her search for community, information and …
10 Ways my house looks different from yours… looks very different than yours – and I don’t just mean the décor! My son, Jackson, age 9, is severely affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other medical conditions. Because of this, we have had to make many adjustments in how … that works for him, so we have to wash his sheets, mattress pads, and comforter every morning. Like many kiddos with autism, he is obsessed with water and wants to take 3-5 baths/showers a day. Speaking of water, Jackson also doesn’t …
Board of Directors… Board Members Curtis Arledge Treasurer, Autism Speaks Secretary, Autism Speaks Chief Executive Officer, Mariner Investment Group Curtis Arledge, treasurer and secretary of the Autism …
IACC meeting focuses on support for caregivers … The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee ( IACC ) is a federal advisory committee authorized by the Autism CARES Act that coordinates federal efforts and provides recommendations on issues related to autism spectrum …
New regulation strengthens civil rights protections… and will improve access to quality health services that autistic individuals rely upon throughout their lives. Autism Speaks was grateful to see that many of the changes we supported were included in the final rules. What are Sections … machine learning—and applies nondiscrimination protections to the use of these technologies. Significance for people with autism: Children with ASD have nearly 4x higher odds of having unmet health care needs compared to children without …