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$1.25 Million Fine for Lead-Tainted Thomas the Train Toys

December 30, 2009

While this release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) isn’t specifically about autism, I know that many children on the autism spectrum are fascinated with Thomas the Train. Many of the toys were recalled due to lead content but the company is now facing a $1.25 million civil penalty for the lead-tainted [...]

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Book Review: The First Year, Autism Spectrum Disorders

October 15, 2009

First Signs, Inc founder Nancy D. Wiseman’s newest book, The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders, is a comprehensive guide for parents in the year following their child’s autism spectrum diagnosis.
The book provides families with ways to cope those first seven days after diagnosis. Families can then reflect with first-week milestone activities. The book goes on [...]

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BBC Documentary ‘The Autistic Me’ Receives Praise

August 13, 2009

Commenting on last night’s BBC Three documentary which followed the lives of three young people living with Autism and Asperger syndrome (‘The Autistic Me’, BBC Three, 9pm, 11th August 2009), Lesa Walton – Care & Development Director of specialist Autism care provider Brookdale Care – said today:
“The programme makers and especially the three young people [...]

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Raising Them Green’s EcoFriendly Diaper Cake Giveaway

May 28, 2009

If you know of any pregnant mommas that are interested in an EcoFriendly diaper cake (7th Generation chlorine-free diapers), Diaper Cakewalk and Raising Them Green are hosting a diaper cake giveaway.
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Sensory Friendly Films – Night at the Museum 2

May 21, 2009

The Autism Society of America teamed up with AMC Theatres to launch the Sensory Friendly Films program. This month’s film will be Night at the Museum 2 and the date is this Saturday, May 23!
In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their [...]

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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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