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White House Goes Blue For Autism Month


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Open World Autism Awareness Month with a Bang!

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World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day on the 2nd of April every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about children with autism throughout the world. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution “62/139. World Autism Awareness Day”, passed in council on … Continue reading Open World Autism Awareness Month with a Bang!


Autistic man can’t speak but you have to listen to his song

This is the amazing moment a man who can’t speak takes to the stage to sing this Christmas song perfectly. Kyle Coleman, 25, was diagnosed with ‘Classic Autism’ when he was three-years-old. Over time Kyle retreated from the world, leaving him unable to communicate with anyone. But amazingly, he finds his voice when he sings. … Continue reading Autistic man can’t speak but you have to listen to his song


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FINALIST to the The 2015 USA Best Book Awards

Christmas came early to John and our family. My book, Living Autism Day by Day: Daily Reflections and Strategies to Give You Hope and Courage, made it as a FINALIST to the The 2015 USA Best Book Awards (Parenting and Family)! http://www.usabooknews.com/2015awardannouncement.html With this, I would like to send out my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who … Continue reading FINALIST to the The 2015 USA Best Book Awards


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Tsunami of teens with autism’ reaching adulthood in coming years

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The question of who will eventually care for their autistic son, Adam, weighed heavily on Deborah Pugh and her husband until their daughter stepped forward to lift the burden. Adam Elsharkawi, 24, will live with his parents in North Vancouver, B.C., working part-time in a bakery, and will eventually move in with his sister, Jemana, … Continue reading Tsunami of teens with autism’ reaching adulthood in coming years


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2016 “Soul Walking” Calendar by Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson

Examining my ability to paint; every stroke is instinctual since I have no training, and I rely on the use of the huge amount of stored information my Aspergers mind has observed and retained. Each painting a now create, regardless of size, is painted in less than 1 hour. When photographed during the process of … Continue reading 2016 “Soul Walking” Calendar by Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson



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Biometric wristbands predict outbursts in people with ‪#‎autism‬ – ‪#‎safety‬ ‪#‎livingautismdaybyday‬

Wristbands that measure surface skin temperature and heart rate could transform the lives of people with autism by predicting big behavioural shifts Biometric wristbands that can “see inside” the bodies of people with autism and predict dramatic behaviour changes could be commercially available within two to five years. Dr Matthew Goodwin, an expert on wearable … Continue reading Biometric wristbands predict outbursts in people with ‪#‎autism‬ – ‪#‎safety‬ ‪#‎livingautismdaybyday‬


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Model With Down Syndrome Makes Stunning Debut At New York Fashion…

Model With Down Syndrome Makes Stunning Debut At New York Fash… Meet the model with Down syndrome who's changing perceptions everywhere Posted by NowThis on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 one word. ASTOUNDING! kudos to both mom and daughter. Recommended for you: Autism or Autistic? A label is too small for a human being’s magnificence Biometric … Continue reading Model With Down Syndrome Makes Stunning Debut At New York Fashion…


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Bonaire girl with ‪#‎autism‬ overcomes early hardships on way to ‪#‎pageant‬ prowess

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Kelsey, who has also been diagnosed with autism, was 11 months old when the two met, and she weighed just 11 pounds. “When I walked into the room, there were 20 or so babies and toddlers,” Norris remembered. “One of them said, ‘Momma,’ and it was this one.” From that time, Norris recalled a day … Continue reading Bonaire girl with ‪#‎autism‬ overcomes early hardships on way to ‪#‎pageant‬ prowess



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A study shows people with autism may have better creative problem solving capabilities

  A study by researchers in UK has found that people with autism may have better creative problem solving capabilities than those without and generate more original and creative ideas, breaking the myth that they lack creativity. The results were confirmed by a survey that involved 312 people online who were given a questionnaire asking … Continue reading A study shows people with autism may have better creative problem solving capabilities


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A Schoolboy With Autism Hands Cards To Stop Strangers Judging Him

    An eight-year-old boy, with both autism and ADHD, has come up with a novel solution for stopping strangers from staring at him – and is simultaneously raising awareness for the conditions that affect so many children and adults. Daniel Booth’s conditions mean that he struggles to cope with changes in his routine and … Continue reading A Schoolboy With Autism Hands Cards To Stop Strangers Judging Him


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Local surfers and volunteers give children with autism the chance to experience the water

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Thousands flocked to the beach for a day dedicated to children and their families who experience the day-to-day challenges of autism. “We registered our limit of 200 participants from several different states in record time,” said Don Ryan, president of Surfers for Autism, Inc. “We registered 300 volunteers online and had another seventy-five show up … Continue reading Local surfers and volunteers give children with autism the chance to experience the water


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The Benefits of Helping Preschoolers Understand and Discuss Their Emotions

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  Increasingly, research confirms the efficacy of explicit training in emotional intelligence starting at a very young age. According to multiple studies, preschoolers who participate in social-emotional skills programs exhibit less aggression and anxiety and become better social problem solvers. While these outcomes may make for a more peaceful classroom environment, the benefits outlive preschool: … Continue reading The Benefits of Helping Preschoolers Understand and Discuss Their Emotions




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New rapid screening test to detect #autism in young children

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Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Dr. Roula N. Choueiri came up with The Rapid Intervention Screening Test for Autism in Toddlers (RITA-T)— a test designed to be used in assessing at-risk toddlers aged 12-36 months in early intervention and pediatric settings using interactive play-type activities. According … Continue reading New rapid screening test to detect #autism in young children



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Scientists pinpoint how a single genetic mutation causes autism

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Scientists pinpoint how a single genetic mutation causes #autism – – #livingautismdaybyday “Genetic studies are showing that there will be about 1,000 genes linked to autism. This means you could mutate any one of them and get the disorder. We found how one of these mutations works,” said Zylka, senior author of the Cell paper … Continue reading Scientists pinpoint how a single genetic mutation causes autism