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Did The Connecticut Elementary School Shooter Have Autism?

Andrea Warner — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:59:08 +0000

There are reports & rumors that the shooter in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy had Autism. Is this official? Not yet. I’ve also read that Adam Lanza may have had a ‘personality disorder’. In my reality, there is absolutely nothing worse than losing a child. Like many others, I’ve spent the last few days [...]

The Provincial Government Has Broken Its Own Promise

JenWilson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Children with Autism are becoming adults with Autism. Families who have children with Autism are struggling with the current lack of assitance from the government. They are being told to abandon their adult children. Government officials need to look this epidemic and realize that what is in place for these families is not enough. These [...]

Autism And The Ultimate Goal: Independence

JenWilson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:17:25 +0000

Autism can get in the way when you are 27 and you want to move out of your parent’s home. You want independence and know you are a capable person. This will probably involve getting support, most likely from your parents. It can also be about where you are now with your goals and what [...]

Community Helps Boy With Autism Get A Service Dog

JenWilson — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:00:03 +0000

Thanks to the efforts of one compassionate community, a boy with Autism now has his own service dog. Individuals and businesses in Wichita, Kansas, came together and bought the canine for David Hartley, who is four years old and suffers from severe Autism. David has urges to run into the street, even when he is [...]

Senator Continues Fight For Families Touched By Autism

JenWilson — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:00:02 +0000

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey sponsored legislation in 2011 to re-authorize the Combating Autism Act (CAA). This law provides funds to help families deal with Autism, including diagnosis and treatment. Some families say that without support from the government, they would not be able to financially or otherwise deal with Autism. Read the [...]

Families Of Children With Autism Often Look Beyond Government-Funded Programs

JenWilson — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:00:04 +0000

Government programs for children with Autism often have very long waiting lists. Therefore, families with a child with Autism sometimes have to seek help elsewhere. Some parents have even formed groups like clearinghouses where other parents can get information about the disorder and what services are available in their areas. Experts say early intervention and [...]

New Jersey Bookshop With A Mission – To Help Kids With Autism

JenWilson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:00:04 +0000

Because they understand the pains a family will go through when they have a child with Autism, this couple made it their mission in life to try to help children and teens with Autism. The book store they started has a mission to help create jobs for those with Autism while keeping a knowledge haven [...]

Linden High Students Rally Around Classmate With Autism

JenWilson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:00:04 +0000

A couple of students with Autism at a local school refused to let bullying get the better of them. With the help of their community and supportive elements within the high school, they managed to stand on top at the end of the year and helped build a feeling of pride in their town. Read [...]

Raising Autism Awareness

JenWilson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:03 +0000

In recent years, Autism has been gaining more awareness for what it really is, and how these individuals are not just anybody. This article highlights the life of young Jacob who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. His mother points out how he should be recognized as a person and to accept where he is in life. [...]

Children With Autism Often Wander Off

JenWilson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:00:04 +0000

A recent study analyzes the rate and causes of children with Autism wandering off from caregivers. The study finds that an alarming 65% of those children with Autism who wandered off had close calls with traffic. The study also finds that nearly half (49%) of children with Autism wander off at some point. Parents surveyed [...]