March 2021 - Autism Resources

By Jason Cohen March 29, 2021 As one in 54 children are diagnosed with autism finding funding and ways to treat them is essential. Recently Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Dr. Maria Valicenti-Mcdermott, and her team at The Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore, were awarded $150,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to support their work providing advanced therapies …

Bronx autism specialists win grant to support interventions for children Read More »

By Karen Mansfield [email protected] Mar 25, 2021 For most of his life, Dr. Rueben Brock struggled to maintain close relationships. At the age of 45, he received a diagnosis that helped him understand why. Although he has always excelled in social situations, Brock – by his own admission – lacked empathy as a child. By …

Local counselor, college professor’s film recounts his autism diagnosis Read More »

March 29, 2021 Summary: In the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages. Source: University of Cambridge Around one in …

Rising Autism Rates, Specifically in Minorities and Socially Disadvantaged Children Read More »

Our body’s overall functioning relies on the biological processes carried in our tissues and organs; if a particular part of the brain has not developed properly due to these underpinning processes, a respective physiological dysfunction may occur. Children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions often also have common physiological conditions that impact their daily living …

A Look at Biomedical Treatment for Autism Read More »

A History, A Controversy, A Hope If you have looked into early intervention options for your child with ASD, you have likely read about Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA. Navigating options for early intervention therapies is a big task, and the mountain of information floating around the internet can be dizzying. What follows is a …

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Nick Hedrick | [email protected] Josh Nikirk is on his way to becoming a chef. The 20-year-old commanded the grill in a recent private event at K1ds Count Therapy, flipping more than two-dozen burgers for the staff and clients of the Autism services center. “I’m a good cook,” Nikirk said to the agreement of his manager, …

Building Essential Skills Together helping young people with Autism enter workforce Read More »

By Jeff Elkins | Transcript Staff Writer Mar 21, 2021 A baseball league for individuals with autism and other disabilities is expanding to central Oklahoma. In 2016, Taylor Duncan, a 25-year-old with autism from Dallas, Georgia, started the Alternative Baseball Organization, a non-profit aiming to provide an authentic baseball experience for teens age 15+ and …

Alternative Baseball Organization provides outlet for individuals with autism Read More »

By Okonkwo Noble March 15, 2021 Research has shown children with autism are more prone to being involved in motor accidents than neurotypical children—potentially because motorists are unaware of the challenges many of these children encounter when exposed to everyday traffic. A lack of road-safety measures, coupled with the child’s inability to recognize danger, has resulted in …

Raising Motorists’ Awareness of ASD Children Read More »

By Chris Adam [email protected] WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University technology to assist nonverbal children on the autism spectrum is helping families around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced schools and clinics to rely more on remote options. The award-winning SPEAKall! application functions as a smart device communication board and language learning …

Mobile technology helps give voice to nonverbal autistic children during pandemic Read More »

Updated March 14, 2021 2:54 PM Published March 14, 2021 2:50 PM Workplaces can be difficult to navigate for some people on the autism spectrum. When many offices became remote last year, they became, in some respects, more hospitable to employees who are not neurotypical. People with disabilities and disability advocates have pushed for remote work options for …

Remote Work May Benefit People With Autism Read More »

Month: March 2021