Spanking in Schools Still Legal in Nineteen States
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.
These are the remaining states…
In-Home Support Lacking for Parents of Sick Children
It's all over the news that a Massachusetts woman has been charged with attempted murder, child endangerment and assault and battery for withholding cancer treatment from her son who also suffered from autism. She admitted that she did not…
UN Secretary-General Addresses Autism
On April 6 in New York City, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued these remarks to a panel discussion on “Solving the Autism Public Health Puzzle: Regional and International
Collaboration:"
"I am honored to be here today…
Study Confirms Enhanced Visual Abilities for Individuals with Autism
Researchers lead by Laurent Mottron at the University of Montreal have confirmed scientifically what has been an anecdotal truth - people with autism enjoy unrivaled visual expertise. On a neurological level, they concentrate more brain…
James Durbin Delivers Emotional Performance During Hall of Fame Week
Known for his aggressive and upbeat rock performances, James Durbin shifted
gears Wednesday night on American Idol, performing "While My Guitar Gently
Weeps" by George Harrison of The Beatles. The song was chosen as part of Rock…
Autism Wandering Remains a Deadly Problem
The recent case of Adam Benhamma continues to highlight the ongoing issue of wandering by those with autism. In fact, drowning has been cited as the leading cause of death for children and adults with autism, with a large majority of these…
Canadian Authorities Continue Search for Boy with Autism
A potentially heartbreaking
story has emerged from Canada in Laval, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal.
Three-year-old Adam Benhamma, who has autism and is both non-verbal and deaf,
has been missing since Sunday afternoon after playing…
Former Anthrax Guitarist Becomes Autism Advocate
As the lead guitarist for the thrash-metal band Anthrax, Dan Spitz has played many sold-out shows over the course of his music career. Spitz was a member of the legendary band from 1983 to 1995, and then again from 2005-2007. However, his…
Autism Awareness Event Recreates Sensory Challenges
A wonderful story has been reported out of Kentucky where a mother of twins with autism created an event for neurotypical children at her sons' school to experience what it's like to have autism. During Cumberland Trace Elementary School's…
Autism Speaks Announces the Ten Best Cities for Autism
As part of Autism Awareness Month, Autism Speaks has released its findings from
an online survey identifying the most livable cities for autism. These cities were recognized by respondents for best availability of services and resources,…