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Its Time to Bridge the Gap: Speaking Autism … Grandin, Jarilyn Conner, and Jay R. Lucker will be sharing insightful information, resources, and personal stories about Autism. … Its Time to Bridge the Gap: Speaking Autism …
PANDAS Syndrome: How it differs from autism… is a NIMH staff clinician. PANDAS turned out to be the cause of new obsessive-compulsive symptoms in our son, who also has autism. But the lack of information and awareness left his symptoms untreated for nearly 3 years. Would love you to help … is what causes the sudden onset of tics or obsessive compulsive behaviors. What is the relationship between PANDAS and autism? So far as we can tell, PANDAS does not occur more often in children with autism than among other children. However, PANDAS may be more difficult to recognize in a child with autism – due to …
Is there research on the use of cannabis products with children with autism?… Gregory Barnes, M.D., Ph.D., is the permanent director of the University of Louisville Autism Center and the Spafford Ackerly Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also has served as a reviewer for the Autism Speaks special grant program for preclinical translational research and the Autism Speaks translational postdoctoral …
Ohio Autism Scholarship receives increased funding… An Autism Speaks-supported initiative to increase the annual amount of the Ohio Autism Scholarship was included in the newly-approved Ohio state budget. It represents $31 million in new funding for …
Advice for teachers from a teen on the autism spectrum… This blog post is by Ethan Hirschberg, a teenager with autism. You can read more from Ethan on his blog thejourneythroughautism.com or on Facebook @thejourneythroughautism! To all of the wonderful educators that have taught me: thank you for making my school life better! I have been so …
Virginia celebrates increased protections for autism services… On April 6, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed new legislation into law that slightly amends the definitions of autism and medical necessity in a way that aligns with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This change ensures that autism is protected by federal mental health parity law and secures coverage for a wider range of medically necessary care …
A long overdue letter to my son with autism… This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven , mother to a son with autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, The AWEnesty of Autism. Dear Ryan, This letter has been a long time coming. It is way overdue. And even though you may not think it's …
Woman with autism diagnosed late calls for acceptance… has been working full time for the past 28 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. After getting diagnosed with autism at age 50, Anita has become an autism advocate, author, speaker, researcher, blogger, married to her autistic husband, and recently spoke at the United …
New law improves coverage for autism in Iowa… On April 21, Governor Kim Reynolds signed new legislation (House File 2167) into law that updates the definitions of autism and medical necessity in a way that aligns with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is an important reference manual used by medical providers. This change means autism will be protected by federal mental health parity law and secures coverage for a wider range of medically necessary …
Autism Speaks and You - Breakfast and Learn Session… Please join us for an Autism Speaks Community Webinar for the South Florida Area. As inclusion is a top national narrative, we have found … than ever, it is critical to create a kinder, more inclusive world and we hope you will join us. You will discover how the Autism Speaks Response Team can best support you, your family and colleagues during COVID-19 and beyond. This conversation …