COVID Mask Requirements Creating Challenges For Autism Families
With COVID-19 cases showing no signs of abatement any time soon, many businesses and local governments around the country are starting to implement mandatory mask requirements to help curb the spread of the virus. As these additional safety…
Netflix To Premiere Two Autism-Related Documentaries in July
With the recent halt to Hollywood film productions and a collapse of the traditional movie theater experience due to COVID-19, Netflix has emerged as the big winner among the various stay-at-home media companies. Fresh off its success from…
Autism Society of Florida Sheds Light on Shocking Statistics
Videos and visuals are an incredibly powerful tool for conveying information and raising awareness, particularly when dealing with autism. Underscoring this point, the Autism Society of Florida has released a PSA giving an overview on some…
Marijuana for Autism Continues to Spark Debate
As more states continue to approve the use of both recreational and medical marijuana, the debate about marijuana for autism continues to come to the forefront. While hemp-based CBD for autism has become relatively mainstream for those…
Blind and Autistic AGT Contestant Kodi Lee Stuns Viewers
In one of the most memorable moments in America's Got Talent history, singer and pianist Kodi Lee left audience members and viewers at home stunned and in tears as he performed a rendition of Donny Hathaway’s “A Song for You.”
In the…
Access to ABA Therapy for Autism Set to Expand in 2019
Recent changes to codes used by medical providers to bill insurance companies have paved the way for better coverage for individuals utilizing applied behavior analysis (ABA) for autism and other related disorders.
Beginning January 1,…
CBD Oil Proving Beneficial For Individuals With Autism
We have previously documented the potential benefits of marijuana for autism, as well as the controversy surrounding its use for treatment. However, in recent years, CBD consumption by those with autism spectrum disorders has skyrocketed…
Surfers For Autism Offers Hope and Healing for Families
Surfing has long been heralded as a therapeutic pastime known for invigorating the mind, body and spirit. In fact, just last month, the United States Navy embarked on a $1 million research study to determine its health benefits for those…
Meet Serena DeJesus: MMA Fighter With Autism
In yet another example of the futility in placing limitations on individuals with autism, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Serena DeJesus is taking the sport by storm as one of the first professional MMA fighters to be diagnosed with…
Fortnite and Autism: How a Popular Game Is Helping Those on the Spectrum
If you are the parent of a Tween or Teen child, there's a strong chance you've already heard of the wildly popular game Fortnite. Released by Epic Games in 2017, Fornite is quickly becoming a pop culture phenomenon and in terms of…