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,…
The Dangers and Pitfalls of Defining Autism
April is host to Autism Awareness Month as well as the fourth annual Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd). It is a time when concentrated efforts are made by both the media and individuals around the world to educate and help people to…
James Durbin Upsets Jackson Family with Pepsi Comment
A seemingly harmless and unscripted exchange between American Idol contestant
James Durbin and host Ryan Seacrest has touched off a controversy involving
Michael Jackson's family.
According
to TMZ, the Jackson family, including…
Music Therapy Benefits Individuals with Autism
In my ongoing postings of alternative therapies to enhance the lives of children with autism, I would be remiss if I didn't include music therapy.
Everyone knows that music is a universal language and for children on the autism spectrum…
Light It Up Blue Kicks Off Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and an ambitious effort has been
launched by Autism Speaks for a second straight year through its 'Light It Up
Blue' campaign. On April 1st and 2nd, buildings and well-known landmarks in over
120 cities…
Making Autism Awareness Month Count
On April 1 and 2, blue lights will be shining in cities all around the world to
help promote autism awareness. In Seattle, The Children's Museum will be open early exclusively to children with autism, who will be charged a reduced…
Facebook Proves Helpful for Teens with Autism
Facebook has become the cyberspace version of another era's malt shop – the place where teens hang out after school and socialize. But lately, there's been a great deal of media attention about its dangers.
In addition to those…
Autism, Allergies and Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Return from the Brink
April 1st ushers in Autism Awareness Month and there is an excellent conference that kicks off in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to start the month. “When the Belly is the Beast: How Intestinal Health Impacts Brain and Behavior,” is a symposium…
American Idol Contestant James Durbin Mocked on YouTube
An upsetting video has been discovered on YouTube, mocking James
Durbin and his Tourette's Syndrome. The video, which was uploaded on March 24,
2011 by an individual using the handle "jordans704," shows a 54-second
clip from…
Hulk Hogan Welcomes James Durbin into the American Idol Top 10
In a tense moment on American Idol Thursday night, James Durbin, along with
Paul McDonald, were both on stage awaiting their fates from Ryan Seacrest. The American Idol host delivered the news that neither Durbin nor McDonald were
safe,…