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Autism gets wired
Posted by Lisa Tate on February 29th, 2008
This month’s cover of Wired Magazine draws readers in by promising “The Truth About Autism.” The magazine describes the brains of people living with autism as neurologically different vs. neurologically disordered. While a bit scientific, the article does a great job of highlighting the unique abilities of individuals with autism.
It opens with a story …Read More » »
Welcoming my son to Holland
Posted by Kathy Patrick on February 25th, 2008
When I learned my son might have lifelong learning disabilities, auditory processing problems, and behavioral challenges – I was devastated. Adam is 12 years old now, and I’ve spent the last 12 years researching interventions to mitigate the damages from his disability.
Or, you could say, I’ve spent the last 12 years learning the lay of the land in Holland.
You’ve probably heard …Read More » »
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J-Mac makes points for autism
Posted by Beth Finke on February 12th, 2008
Just found out that the theme for the Valentine’s Day Larry King Live TV show this Thursday is The heartbreak… and hope of autism. Guests slated for the show that night include Holly Robinson Peete, Doug Flutie, Toni Braxton and Jason “J-Mac” McElwain.
If you ask me, McElwain is sure to be …Read More » »
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Book review: Jenny McCarthy’s “Louder Than Words”
Posted by Beth Finke on February 8th, 2008
Jenny McCarthy’s book Louder Than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism is about her son Evan, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2005. When the book came …Read More » »
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Autism and the economic divide
Posted by Erin Rogers on February 6th, 2008
A Newsday article looks at why affluent school districts “classify more than five times as many of their students with autism as districts at the opposite end of the economic spectrum.”
The Newsday survey drew on state data from school districts whose enrollments were more than 500.
Advocates who have compiled similar data voice concern that many …Read More » »
Autism rocks in NYC
Posted by Patricia Wright on November 19th, 2007
Here’s a quiz. Name one topic that interests both Ladies’ Home Journal and VH1 Classic.
Give up? The answer is… autism.
These days if you Google “autism” you get more than 20 million hits — an overwhelming amount of information! Editors and television/film producers need access to …Read More » »