How to Apply for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP)
The Wisconsin Early Autism Project, or WEAP for short, is a great resource
for residents of Wisconsin and surrounding areas that have children with an
autism spectrum disorder. Under the Wisconsin Early Autism Project,
children…
Qualifying for the McKay Scholarship for Autism
If you are a Florida resident, the single best resource for your child with autism is the McKay Scholarship Program.
Essentially, the McKay Scholarship provides state funding so you can choose the school (private or public) that best…
Dr. Andrew Wakefield Accused of Faking Data in MMR Autism Study
Very disheartening to read the story below. Wakefield's purported actions have hurt the cause of many who are still trying to uncover the truth behind a potential autism-vaccine link. While
Wakefield's story deals specifically with MMR…
Autism Spectrum Quotient Quiz a Viral Hit
The Autism Spectrum Quotient Test or AQ Test for short, is a self diagnostic tool for adults to determine if they are on the autism spectrum or are classified as having Asperger's Syndrome.
The Autism Quotient Test consists of fifty…
Autism Walk Planned in Chicago
2011 Walk for Autism Coming to Chicago in May
Chicago Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Sunday, May 21, 2011
Soldier Field
1410 S Museum Campus Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration Begins at 8:00 a.m.
Opening…
Raun Kaufman’s Autism Recovery Story
Below is the audio to an interview we recorded with Raun Kaufman a few years
ago. Raun is the CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America.
Raun's story is quite remarkable. At an early age, he was diagnosed with
severe…
iPad Assists Those With Autism and Other Special Needs
It's common knowledge that computers and technology can greatly assist children with autism in a wide range of areas. From video modeling to computer-based learning to e-learning, there are a wide variety of technological resources…
Jenny McCarthy and the Autism Controversy
Jenny McCarthy was thrust into the national autism debate soon after her son,
Evan, was diagnosed with autism in 2005. Experiencing endless frustration
in attempting to find help and treatment for her son, Jenny became an autism…
New Law in Missouri Provides Autism Insurance to Families
Several years ago, Autism Key published a rather subjective list of states we thought, at the time, provided the best autism resources, support, and services. Missouri was one of the states that made our list and soon after it was…
DAN Doctor Directory Offers Alternatives for Parents of Children With Autism
DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) doctors are physicians who follow the "DAN Protocol,", which involves various forms of biomedical treatments, which may include Methyl B-12 injections, nutritional supplements, chelation, IVIG, and…