In the highest reported percentage ever for autism prevalence in the United States, a recently released survey of parents by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) puts the rate for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in American children at 2.76 percent, or 1 in 36. A November 2017 data brief reporting the new numbers culled…
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There was no significant increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among children and adolescents between 2014 and 2016, according to data recently published in JAMA. “Previous surveys have reported a steady increase in ASD prevalence in U.S. children over the past 2 decades,” Guifeng Xu, MD, of the department of epidemiology at the University of…
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DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) announced the inaugural class of 23 students who graduated from its Swimming with Autism class, a water safety program designed especially for individuals with autism. “We want to congratulate all the graduates, instructors and parents who made up this first class,” said Lisa Thompson,…
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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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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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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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Ontario is providing support for counselling, workshops and peer support groups for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through a new investment in Scarborough’s South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC). Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services, was at the centre today to announce the investment in two SAAAC programs, which take…
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Led by Magical Bridge Playground founder and visionary, Olenka Villarreal, and co-founders Jill Asher and Kris Loew, the formation of Magical Bridge Foundation is responding to the global needs for innovative and inclusive playgrounds. We are pouring years of research, fundraising, development, design, and construction strategies into building Magical Bridge Playgrounds in select communities. In…
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Sesame Street Introduces Its First Autistic Character, Julia. The newest autistic muppet will help kids better understand autism, reduce bullying and learn how to communicate with autistic peers. The lack of understanding can result in discrimination, verbal abuse, just physical violence. Recent studies have shown that children with autism are five times more likely to…
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