Autism and Employment
May 25, 2017
Finding meaningful employment can be a struggle for anyone. As a caregiver or parent of a young adult with ASD moving into the workforce, you want to not only to prepare your family member on...
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Categories for Autism News
The Symbolism Behind the Autism Jigsaw Pieces
May 18, 2017
In 1963, the puzzle piece logo was first introduced by the National Autistic Society. We often see this logo on bumper stickers, pins, key chains, coffee mugs, license plates and any number of keepsake items...
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What is the Autism Omnibus Bill
May 25, 2016
Last month we hosted a discussion during Wisdom Wednesdays on the Autism Omnibus Bill. Our community achieved a huge victory when the Autism Omnibus bill passed in late 2014 when the Governor signed the Autism...
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Myths and Facts – Autism
February 16, 2016
Autism is in the news front and center. Reports of the latest statistics from the Center for Disease Control, research, therapies, schools, and of course the inevitable feel good story of an autism success story. ...
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Benefits of Early Autism Diagnosis Research
February 9, 2016
Finding out your child may have the markers for Autism or any of the Autism Spectrum Disorders can be like a punch in the gut for parents. No one wants their child to struggle. Thankfully...
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Communication and Autism
November 17, 2015
Ever wonder about the prevalence of speech disorders and how they can impact your child’s behavior and learning? According to the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders(NIDCD) the prevalence of speech sound disorders...
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News on Autism Insurance
February 24, 2015
This January brought good news to families with autistic children. Six states rang In New Year with stronger autism insurance laws. As of January 1, 2015 thousands of children with autism now have coverage for...
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