Poll Suggests Autism-Vaccine Debate Divides More Than Ever
In what is probably the best indicator yet of just how divided the nation is on the autism-vaccine controversy, a new Harris Interactive/Healthday poll released today shows that fifty-two percent of Americans think that vaccines do not…
When a Child with Autism is Unwelcome at Church
In a recent from Wretched Radio, host Todd Friel described an unfortunate situation involving a woman who's son was turned away from several churches because of his autism. In the clip, Friel laments at how the woman and her child are…
Former Big Brother Winner Faces Heavy Prison Term
Former "Big Brother 9" contestant Adam Jasinski will be sentenced
this week for attempting to sell 2,000 pills of oxycodone to a DEA informant, as well as his failure to file a tax return for 2008, the same year he won $500,000…
Claire Danes Wins Deserving Award for Role in Temple Grandin
Amid the insults and mean-spirited humor from host Ricky Gervais, there were
some bright spots during last night's 68th Annual Golden Globes Awards
ceremony. One of which included actress Claire Danes taking home an award
for her…
Autism Bullying Reaches New Low in St. Paul Incident
In what can only be described as a sickening case of extreme bullying, five
individuals (3 adults and 2 juveniles) have been charged with felony kidnapping
and aggravated robbery after they lured a 16-year-old autistic teenager into a…
Consequences of Autism Denial Can Be Far Reaching
One of the most harmful things a parent can do when they suspect their child has autism or any other developmental disability is to ignore the problem.
Studies and supporting evidence have consistently shown that early intervention is a…
Special Needs Student Roughed Up in Avoidable Incident
A Sarasota police officer has been fired for roughing up a special needs student on a school bus following an incident back in December. The video tape, which can be viewed below, shows Deputy Mark Perrin violently yanking a 17-year-old…
Dan Marino Looks to Sack Autism
It’s always beneficial when a well-known public figure can use their celebrity status to raise awareness and funding for autism. But when that celebrity also has a child with autism, there is a “credibility” factor and an instant connection…
Wakefield Case Prematurely Shuts Door on Autism-Vaccine Debate
After investigative reporter Brian Deer found that Andrew Wakefield falsified a study
linking autism to the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, stories have
inundated the newswires on a daily basis with headlines such as,…
Choosing the Right School for a High Functioning Child with Autism
With the turn of a new year, many parents are already
looking into enrollment options for the fall of 2011, and
one of the most common questions parents of
children with autism will ask during this process is: “What school is best for…