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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and...matinees. Libraries host autism-friendly story times....brings a concentration of autism-focused programming that...concentration of autism-focused programming that doesn't...planning process, not just autism professionals advising...Awareness events often treat autism as something the venue...

When NIH autism research funding dropped 26% under...past decade, SFARI (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative) has funded more...lifespan or adulthood research. The rest focused on early intervention and pediatric...Foundation SFARI remains the anchor for autism research. Their grants range from...

...disabilities or chronic health conditions. Some are condition-specific: autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy. Others are diagnosis-agnostic and focus...responsibilities, these groups address your reality more directly than parent-focused spaces. Self-advocate...

...promoted debunked theories linking vaccines to autism, is the person who will oversee federal special...like, or how enforcement will work under a health-focused agency instead of an education-focused one. What...health-focused agency instead of an education-focused one. What we know: the executive order calls for...

...Mainstream Dating Apps. Disability-focused dating apps exist because mainstream...knowing what's out there. Disability-Focused Platforms. Dateability is designed...mobile-friendly than Dateability. Hiki is autism-focused. It's built for neurodivergent...than Dateability. Hiki is autism-focused. It's built for neurodivergent communication...

...with intellectual disabilities, including conditions like Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive or developmental disabilities. Special Olympics is...cognitive or developmental disabilities. Special Olympics is participation-focused: athletes train, compete, and celebrate. The emphasis is on inclusion, belonging,...

...with Behavioral Health Business, Yakubchyk shed light on Elemy's evolution from an autism service provider backed with technology to a primarily software-focused...autism service provider backed with technology to a primarily software-focused platform. The recent demonstration of increased efficiency and automation...

...18 and 29 years old, with a wide range of needs and diagnoses including: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Executive...are able to build on their strengths and create an individualized program focused on meeting their long-term goals. Residents may enroll in classes at various...

...The future of autism research and treatment...treatment is focused on early childhood....diagnosed with autism until age 4 or...age 4 or 5. Autism Speaks just granted...ground-breaking autism treatments for...received money from Autism Speaks. Their...Their research focuses on young children,...important for autism treatment, but...individuals with autism who do not have...

...Most of my research and education focuses on how to improve digestive function...system possible. Why am I so focused on digestion? Digestion is how...especially needed by children with autism, aspergers, schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD,...she has "yet to meet a child with autism, ADHD/ADD, asthma, eczema, allergies,...

...feel about the attention and resources that are focused on her big brother? How will she feel later, as...each of our children, whether they are on the autism spectrum or not. Double Check Your Expectations...neurotypical children, when the younger sibling has autism, this can create a high level of stress for...

...March 2012, a mother of a child with autism shot her son and then herself...that awful day) I shot my son with autism and then I shot myself How did we...have millions of web site addresses focused on autism resources, training and...millions of web site addresses focused on autism resources, training and information...