Autism is soaring— and the ‘medicalization of misbehavior’ bears blame
An autism diagnosis is the path of least resistance when teachers and doctors are confronted with a child’s bad behavior — ...
Standardized screening finds more young children likely to have autism
New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during ...
In PBS Kids’ first show starring characters on the autism spectrum, a Philly-area town has a major role
A new character is making his big debut — and children’s television history — this week on PBS Kids. Carl the Collector, a ...
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Give Back to Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin This Season
Your donation to the Autism Society helps provide inclusive opportunities and resources for the children and adults on the ...
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Local musicians on the autism spectrum are finally getting their moment on stage
"Music is a wonderful way to show who you are," said Amanda Gresham, musical director of United By Music America, a ...
CAPS opens space for child autism programs
A new space at CAPS will aid the development of some of the thousands of kids with autism in Elkhart County. Child and Parent Services on Tuesday unveiled the space made available to LOGAN, a South ...
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Zachariah OHora's 'Carl' Debuts as PBS Kids' First Lead Character with Autism
Author and illustrator Zachariah OHora is expanding into a new medium with the debut of the 2D-animated show 'Carl the ...
Spectrum Designs lands deal with T.J. Maxx to sell custom T-shirts through holidays
Spectrum Designs, a Port Washington-based nonprofit and apparel maker, has landed a deal with T.J. Maxx to sell a limited ...
Car exhaust could be linked to autism, a developmental disorder increasingly diagnosed in Black children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 36 children have been diagnosed with ASD — an increase from ...