Restraint and Seclusion: The Dark Secret of American Schools
I recently examined the events in Newtown through the lens of special education in this country, contending it is a broken system in need of as much attention as gun control and mental health. Out of that sprang a question in my mind, "In…
Special Education: An Overlooked Factor to the Newtown Tragedy
Something has been tugging at my heart in the wake of the unfathomable tragedy in Newtown, CT. The obvious broken systems have been laid bare.
Gun control issues must be wrestled away from special interests and mental health must be…
Adam Lanza and Autism: An Unfortunate Connection
While still in shock and disbelief from yesterday's deadly school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, I was closely following a real-time feed from ABC when the following was posted to its timeline:
"Ryan Lanza, 24, brother of gunman…
Holiday Message to Autism Parents
For those of you who followed my articles in the past, you will know I've been out of the autism loop for a while, consumed by the affairs of my immediate family of sixteen-year-old twin sons with high functioning autism.
Having seen…
MSNBC Host Suggests Colorado Shooter James Holmes Has Autism
As details continue to emerge about Colorado 'Dark Knight' murder suspect James Holmes, many media figures are beginning discuss his background, upbringing, mental health and overall state-of-mind. Unfortunately, this has invariably (and…
Autism Conference to Shed Light on Treatment Options
Next week (May 23rd - May 27th), parents, educators, physicians and individuals with autism will be converging on a Chicago-area suburb for a conference aimed at educating attendees about the disorder and its treatment options.
The 2012…
Italian Court Links MMR Vaccine to Autism
An interesting (and largely unreported) story out of Italy has been making the rounds this past week, once again giving new life to the contentious autism-vaccine debate. In the Italian Court of Rimini, a child has been compensated with a…
Heavy Metal Icons Team Up for Autism Awareness
Dan Spitz and Dave Mustaine, former members of legendary thrash-metal bands Anthrax and Megadeth, respectively, have recently teamed up on a new project entitled Red Lamb. The self-funded collaboration includes the new single "Puzzle…
Special Needs Student Assaulted by School Workers
Two employees at St. John's Elementary in Darlington, South Carolina have been arrested after the release of a disturbing video that shows them yelling at, pushing and striking a ten-year-old special needs student.
Tomeka Self and…
Helpful iPad Apps for Autism and Other Related Disorders
It's been a while since we posted an iPad apps for autism list, so here's our 2012 version of some newer (and older) apps to consider for individuals with autism and other related disorders:
1) Shoe Tying 1 - Activity App - Teach your…