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Autism and the danger of children wandering off
According to surveys, about half of children with autism were reported to wander
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Screen for autism as early as 16 months, experts say
Advocates hope to lower the age of autism diagnosis in the U.S., because early intervention can help kids
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Man with autism outgrows swing set, gifted new one
Cobey Thomas is 6'10'', 200 pounds and loves swinging – but he can't use any old swing set
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New study confirms there is no link between MMR vaccine and autism
A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine is one of the largest yet to show there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Dr. Sophia Jan, division chief for general pediatrics at Cohen Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, joined CBSN to discuss the study.
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Woman with autism becomes first "openly-autistic" lawyer in Florida, her employer says
This woman with autism was once non-verbal – now she's a practicing lawyer, who spoke at her law school graduation.
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Boy with autism named homecoming king
Watch the sweet moment a high school student with autism realized his classmates just elected him homecoming king.
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15-year-old boy with autism wins lifetime supply of favorite peanut butter, shares it with others
This 15-year-old boy with autism won a lifetime supply of his favorite peanut butter and now he's sharing his stash with furloughed workers.
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Savings running out for Illinois federal worker who cares for son with autism
If the partial government shutdown doesn't end today, some 800,000 federal workers will miss another paycheck on Friday. The shutdown began 32 days ago. One federal worker in Illinois says his family has been dipping into their savings to pay for their son’s medical needs, but they’ll soon run out of resources. Major Garrett reports.
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Study hopes to find genetic links to autism
The largest genetic study of autism in the country is underway. The project's mission is to enroll 50,000 families, speeding up research and finding genetic links to autism. Mireya Villarreal reports.
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Girl with autism forms a bond with "Cinderella"
Five-year-old Layla Lester, who has autism, loves princesses. When Layla spotted Olivia Spark in Akron Falls Park, posing for her wedding day photos, Layla was sure she was Cinderella. The two formed an immediate, special bond. Steve Hartman has their story "On The Road."
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A house painting job for the starry-eyed
Lubek Jastrzebski and Nancy Nemhauser, of Mount Dora, Fla., noticed their autistic son, Chip, kept opening the same art book and turning to the same page: Van Gogh's "The Starry Night." They were inspired to paint a mural on their house based on the masterpiece. But could a city housing ordinance against graffiti defeat such ambitious artistic expression? Steve Hartman reports.
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Companies open doors to talent with autism
More and more companies are recruiting workers on the autism spectrum, changing the face of workplace diversity and bringing valuable skills to bear
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Welcoming autism into the workplace
Nearly three years ago, when tech giant Microsoft announced that it was starting a pilot program to hire autistic workers, they received more than 700 resumes within a few weeks. German software maker SAP has instituted a program to bring people with autism into its workforce worldwide, and other companies are following suit. By all accounts, giving those on the spectrum an opportunity to use their talents productively has been a tremendous success. Lee Cowan looks at the changing face of workplace diversity. (Originally broadcast on February 11, 2018.)
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"Far From the Tree" follows families facing extraordinary challenges
"Far From the Tree," a best-selling book and now film, follows families as they deal with extraordinary challenges, including learning to embrace and understand the differences of children with autism, dwarfism and Down syndrome. Author Andrew Solomon joined CBSN to discuss his book and the new documentary.
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Service dogs sit in autistic kids' laps to calm them at the dentist
These service dogs don't mind the dentist, and now they're helping autistic kids fear it less by sitting in their laps during teeth cleanings.
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"Significant" increase in kids with autism
A new report from the CDC estimates that 1 in 59 children in the U.S. live with autism spectrum disorder. That's a 15 percent increase over a four-year period. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports on some of the possible reasons behind the rise.
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Boy overcomes autism to build Titanic replica
Despite "titanic" challenges, the teen built a record-breaking replica; now, he's building a better world
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Could new drug make a difference for kids with autism?
Researchers are studying whether a first-of-its-kind drug can help with symptoms of autism
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Hiring autistic workers
Nearly three years ago, when tech giant Microsoft announced that it was starting a pilot program to hire autistic workers, they received more than 700 resumes within a few weeks. German software maker SAP has instituted a program to bring people with autism into its workforce worldwide, and other companies are following suit. By all accounts, giving those on the spectrum an opportunity to use their talents productively has been a tremendous success. Lee Cowan looks at the changing face of workplace diversity.
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The growing acceptance of autism in the workplace
More and more companies are recruiting workers on the autism spectrum, changing the face of workplace diversity and bringing valuable skills to bear
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Students with autism make music with iPads
For years Adam Goldberg, a classical pianist who teaches music at a school in Queens, New York, struggled to break through to his students who have serious learning disabilities, such as autism, until he started using instruments virtually anyone can play: an iPad. The P177Q iPad Band is more than just a musical collective; the experience has helped students speak and communicate who never had before. Tracy Smith reports.
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Family of autistic teen tackled by cop calls for change
An autistic teenager in Arizona is speaking out about a confrontation with a police officer that left him with multiple cuts and bruises. The 21-minute encounter was caught on the officer's body camera. The cop tackled the boy after mistaking his mannerisms for signs of drug use. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits "Sesame Street" for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism
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How "Sesame Street" created Julia, the new Muppet with autism
This spring, "Sesame Street" introduced a Muppet on the spectrum. Go behind the scenes with 60 Minutes to see how the show's first character with autism was developed
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Autistic man's family sues over Florida police shooting
The police interrogation of Arnaldo Soto was released Monday, nearly a year after he was transported in handcuffs to the North Miami Police Department.
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"Gentle giant" with autism outgrows swing set, gets free one from kind handyman
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New study confirms there is no link between MMR vaccine and autism
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Study hopes to find genetic links to autism
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Autism study shedding light on one of condition's key mysteries
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"Far From the Tree" follows families facing extraordinary challenges
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Service dogs sit in autistic kids' laps to calm them at the dentist
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Autistic boy overcomes obstacles to build largest Lego replica of the Titanic
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Hiring autistic workers
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Students with autism make music with iPads
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Family of autistic teen tackled by cop calls for change
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Newest "Sesame Street" Muppet has autism: Meet Julia
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Autistic man's family sues over Florida police shooting
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Kids with autism face other health problems
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Student with autism handcuffed, escorted off campus
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Newest "Sesame Street" Muppet has autism: Meet Julia
Personal Stories
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"Gentle giant" with autism outgrows swing set, gets free one from kind handyman
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Boy with autism named homecoming king
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Woman with autism becomes first "openly-autistic" lawyer in Florida, her employer says
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Savings running out for Illinois federal worker who cares for son with autism
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15-year-old boy with autism wins lifetime supply of favorite peanut butter, shares it with others
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Companies open doors to talent with autism
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Girl with autism forms a bond with "Cinderella"
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The growing acceptance of autism in the workplace
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Autistic employee went unpaid for a year
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Swimming helps autistic teen
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Breaking through autism with Disney movies
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Temple Grandin: Understanding autism
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Living with an autistic teenager
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