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University Place providing ‘Quiet Santa’ for children with sensory issues

His face is adorned with a long white beard, rosy cheeks, expressive eyes, and his laugh is a soft ho, ho, ho. For Tre Galbraith, 5, of Provo, he is the perfect “Quiet Santa.” For the first time, University Place is offering a special Christmas present to children who have sensory issues, anxiety, autism, Attention…
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Risk of autism dangerously high for couples who rush second pregnancy

  Researcher recommend women wait at least 18 months before trying to have another baby. A new study warns couples rushing to get pregnant within two years of giving birth have a higher chance of having a child with autism. US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states the risk is 50% higher, according to a report…
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Ways a New Smartwatch Makes Caring for an Autistic Loved One Easier

  PinPoint Technologies, Inc. is a smartwatch start-up based out of Detroit, Michigan, that has made it a goal to help the autism community. It was founded by its chief operating officer, Quincy Hyatt, a Detroit native. Quincy, who has a sister with special needs, knows all too well what families affected by autism experience…
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Ten Things Parents Should Know about Autism

With 1 in 68 children, 1 in 44 boys, and 1% of USA population having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the below list will help parents identify signs and symptoms of autism. They can also stop by The Open House for The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, taking place Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5:30-7:00 pm. The Center for Autism operates…
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Brain Power Releases First Augmented Reality Smartglasses to Help People with Autism Increase Social, School, and Job Success

Brain Power, the developer of neuroscience-based augmented reality, launched the Empower Me™ system for autism today. Empower Me is a digital coach that runs on smartglasses, to empower children and adults with autism to teach themselves social and cognitive skills toward happy self-sufficiency. Empower Me runs on Google Glass, including the newly released Glass Enterprise Edition,…
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Autistic people aren’t really accepted – and it’s impacting their mental health

Up to 70% of autistic people experience mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to some research. Unfortunately, we still don’t know why autistic people are at a higher risk for mental health problems than non-autistic people. But one important factor is whether an individual’s autism is recognised and accepted by those around them.…
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A first-of-its-kind school in Texas for students with autism

Texas Autism Academy is a private school for children on the Autism Spectrum that incorporates the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)* into their daily instruction and curriculum. They are currently enrolling ages 4-10 in a half day or full day program. Tuition assistance may be available. The school is located in The Woodlands and is open to students…
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Eric Rosen, living and succeeding with autism

  Though Asperger’s creates many challenges in life, Eric Rosen is a magna cum laude college graduate, a practicing actor, a TV sportscaster and a licensed driver. (Photo courtesy of Eric Rosen) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Eric Rosen is a self-proclaimed realist in many ways. Though he knows he is living with a condition about…
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20-Year-Old With Autism And His Mother Open Bakery To Employ Others On Spectrum

Six weeks ago, Jacob Wittman’s mother, Shelly Henley, had to bribe her autistic son to make it down the stairs by 10:30 am. The other morning, she found him in the kitchen at 7:10 am making a shopping list, upset that Costco did not open until 10. The difference? Thanks to co-founding No Label at the Table Food Company, a bakery…
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Microsoft, Chase and Others Are Hiring More People With Autism

  Chargeback loves obsessive employees. The Utah-based company investigates and documents credit card disputes — every time someone claims a card was used without their permission — and so its analysts must be persistent and nitpicky, with a sharp eye for detail that not everyone has. That’s why its president, Khalid El-Awady, recently hired a 36-year-old analyst named…
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