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What You Need To Know About Today's Numbers on Autism
Our knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased rapidly over the last few decades, mainly due to increased awareness and a more focused definition of what autism is. By now, you’ve likely heard that the average diagnosis rate in the US is 1 in 68. Autism is a unique developmental disorder, characterized by certain traits such as a lack of eye contact and missing social cues. Autism is also unique in that it doesn’t affect individuals the same way every time. Child Guidance offers several programs to help children with autism who have social, emotional, and skills-based needs. Programs...
10 Things Every Child With Autism Wants You To Know
10 Things Every Teacher Should Know About Autism
1. Every child with autism is unique. Some children are nonverbal and may never be able to speak. Many children with autism are highly intelligent and learn to read and write at an early age. Some children with an autism diagnosis can have an unbelievable gift for math, music, or art. Teachers should know that autism is a spectrum, and each child is distinct and should not be labeled based on his or her place on the bell-shaped curve. A child labeled low functioning today with proper therapy can move up the spectrum. 2. Every child with autism has his...
Mikey Brannigan Becomes First American Runner with Autism to Win Paralympic 1500 Meter Gold
Two years ago, NBC's Kate Snow introduced the world to 19-year-old Mikey Brannigan, one of the world's elite runners. Today, he made history. Source: NBCNews
Families Donate Brains To Help Autism Research
Some parents of children with autism are taking a bold step to help researchers understand the disorder -- donating their children’s brains to science after they die. Hena Daniels reports on what the Autism BrainNet program hopes to accomplish. Source: CBSNews
