Siblings of Children with Autism Carry Special Burdens
When a child has autism, most of the family's energy and resources go towards that child. Siblings carry their own special burdens as they experience all the hardships and stress attendant with autism, yet may feel they get less of their…
Caregiver Accused of Molesting Young Boy with Autism
In what appears to be an alarming and disturbing trend, another incident has
been reported involving sexual misconduct between a caregiver and a child with
autism. This time, a case has emerged from the Los Angeles area, where an
in-home…
Bill Seeks to Eliminate Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
On April 6, 2011, U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced The Keeping All Students Safe Act, legislation designed to prevent
school children from being abused as a result of inappropriate uses of restraint and seclusion. Government…
Martial Arts Proven Beneficial for Individuals with Autism
A recent and growing trend that has provided many benefits for children on the autism spectrum involves their engagement in karate and other martial arts.
A 2010 research project conducted by the University of Wisconsin physical therapy…
Ohio Autism Scholarship Program Levels Playing Field
Ohio is leading the way in educational opportunities for individuals with autism by sponsoring the
Ohio Autism Scholarship Program. Since 2003, the program has been providing up to $20,000 a year for families to seek an educational…
Autism Documentary Seeks Additional Funding for Release
With the launch of this month's critically acclaimed autism documentary,
"Wretches and Jabberers," another autism film that has
yet-to-be-released is quietly creating a buzz online and in the blogosphere.
"The…
Housing Solutions for Adults with Autism
While raising a child with autism is a day to day journey, in the back of every parent's mind is what level of independence their child will eventually achieve. Where and how will they live?
Lately, I've been coming across articles about…
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…