James Durbin Voting Complaints Yet to be Addressed
In many seasons since its inception, American Idol has been dogged with accusations of voting irregularities, mainly from disgruntled fans of popular contestants who were upset that their favorites did not advance to the next round. It's no…
Budget Cuts Create Additional Autism Education Woes
A medley of current special education headlines paint a grim picture. In a national survey, special educators report that they are carrying a maximum caseload with diminished support and that it is increasingly difficult for them to deliver…
Fathers Hard Hit by Autism
A groundbreaking University of Wisconsin-Madison study reveals some hard truths about the toll autism takes on fathers.
According to the researchers:
• More than 30 percent of fathers of grown children with autism experience…
James Durbin in American Idol Voting Controversy?
In what could be reminiscent of the 2000 presidential election, there has
been some Internet chatter about a potential American Idol voting controversy
involving James Durbin and Lauren Alaina and the possibility that some votes…
Autism Mothers Hard Hit Economically
A recent University of Pennsylvania study confirms what autism families already know – autism results in substantial underemployment and loss of income among mothers.
Healthcare costs associated with the disorder are only part of the…
James Durbin Eliminated in American Idol Shocker
In yet another shocking American Idol elimination episode, James Durbin was prematurely voted off tonight, despite being one of the most consistent performers of the season. This is the second time this year that voting results have…
Finding Middle Ground in the Vaccine-Autism Debate
In watching the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy (EBCALA) as it held its press conference on the steps of the US Court of Federal Claims a few days ago, I was struck by the common message of parents whose children were…
Dancing Can Benefit Individuals with Autism
After the stunning performance of James Hobley, the eleven-year-old with autism who blew away the audience on “Britain's Got Talent” with an amazing dance routine, it's a fitting time to address the benefits of dance for children on the…
Body of Missing Boy with Autism Found
As we reported last month, three-year-old Adam Benhamama, vanished during a game of hide-and-seek with his sister in a suburb of Montreal, Canada. His disappearance initiated an intensive three-day manhunt that yielded few clues and no…
Students Advocate Against Bullying in Schools
Parents of children with autism are painfully aware of bullying, but often feel helpless when it comes to protecting their child in a school environment. Some wise children have taken it upon themselves to address the issue head-on.
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