Two South Jersey Mothers Spread Awareness of Autism's Challenges
Today is World Autism Day. But autism is always on the minds of two New Jersey moms who are now taking their message statewide, and beyond.
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Today is World Autism Day. But autism is always on the minds of two New Jersey moms who are now taking their message statewide, and beyond.
A special education teacher at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, dreamed up Cava Java, a coffee house as a teaching experience for her students. Starbucks beware!
Autism is a growing area of interest for app makers, but AutisMate is trying things a bit differently.
Two years ago, the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed a class-action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia on behalf of the 1,600 children with autism in grades K through 8.
Reducing the risk of autism with a popular vitamin. New research out is generating a lot of excitement. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl explains the discovery.
Philadelphia police are reaching out to the public for help finding a missing girl.
The impact and reality of autism is still a mystery to many people, but in our region, there are people who are trying to get a better understanding and take direct action as well.
Offices value not just skill but also "corporate fit" - someone who fits in. But what does an office do with a worker who has Asperger's syndrome?
Police in Ocean City, New Jersey are searching for a missing autistic 16-year-old girl who was last seen early Wednesday morning.
Walk organizers couldn't have ordered a more perfect day and that beautiful weather attracted nearly 15,000 people for Philadelphia's Walk Now for Autism's 10th anniversary event.
There was an interesting study last week which showed a link between autism and the age of the father when the baby is conceived.
A Pottsville mom says her son is being denied a lifesaving organ transplant because he has autism.
"Each day as you're doing your countdown, I would review the bus driver's name, the bus aide's the teacher, the teacher's assistant and the principal."
Sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many kids. But what if your child has a medical condition? A Conshohocken-based non-profit has a camp designed for them.
AutisMate lets children with the disorder improve their social and communication skills through video, pictures and voice recordings.
According to a new study, one in three young adults with autism has no paying job or college or technical schooling. A local expert says the research shows the need for programs to address the challenges faced by young people on the autism spectrum.
One difficult topic on the agenda is sex education for those on the Autism spectrum.
The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders is on the rise, and while there are many different types, a new book looks at one of the best-known from the inside.
Sunday was a busy day at the sports complex in South Philly. In addition to the Flyers game, both the Phillies and Eagles hosted thousands of people for two separate charity events.
PhillyHealthWatch's Tiffany Bucciarelli interviews SPIN about the 5K Run/Walk "SPIN Possibilities in the Park 5K."
April is being observed as National Autism Awareness Month, and the contributing editor for a new book on the subject says there are still many misconceptions--even among parents--about the autism spectrum.
The new report from the Centers for Disease Control says autism cases are on the rise, largely because of wider screenings and better diagnosis.
A South Jersey non-profit is offering a series of hands-on workshops over the next few months to highlight assistive technology.
There's very interesting information from the American Journal of Psychiatry which suggests that changes in brain development as early as six months of age can help predict if children are going to develop autism as they get older.
