From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Ohio State University’s Autistic Self-Advocacy Network Chapter

April 30, 2009

The Ohio State chapter of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) was originally formed in late 2008 but the group is trying to get the organization off the ground and up and running. An article appeared in today’s edition of The Lattern – Autistic students self-represent.
A big difference between ASAN and similar organizations [...]

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Autism Summer Day Camp in Maryland

April 30, 2009

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will be hosting an autism summer day camp for children aged 5-17 on the autism spectrum. The camp will be held in Leanordtown, Maryland. Children aged 5-10 can attend from July 6-10, 2009 and children aged 11-17 will have camp the week of July [...]

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Genetic Link to Autism Identified

April 29, 2009

One of the biggest mysteries about autism spectrum disorders is what causes autism. Scientists and researchers have a broad range of theories, but no 100% definitive proof. Proponents of the genetic link have a new research study to draw upon when discussing their thoughts on the cause of autism.
The following is an article [...]

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Autistic Teen Traveled from Florida to California to See His Mom

April 29, 2009

A 13-year old teenager with Asperger’s Syndrome went missing from his Florida home yesterday. Kenton Weaver’s father, Dean Weaver, first reported his son missing early Tuesday morning. Fast forward about 24 hours and the elder Weaver received a phone call informing the dad that his son has been located. The call came [...]

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ADULT ASPERGER TACTICS FOR PARENTS

April 28, 2009

ADULT ASPERGER TACTICS FOR PARENTS
By Dan Coulter
Does your child with Asperger Syndrome sometimes resist your guidance?
As the parents of an adult son with Asperger Syndrome, my wife and I have found that as a child gets older and feels the need to assert his or her independence, it may be harder and harder to [...]

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Choosing the Neighborhood School or an Autism School

April 26, 2009

Choosing the neighborhood school or an autism school? This is a choice that many parents of children on the autism spectrum are faced with at least once in their child’s school career. The choice may need to be made more than once as your child’s needs change and as the school’s ability to [...]

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