Organizations

San Diego Somali Autism Awareness Website Launches

March 16, 2011

On Monday I received an email from Abukar Hussein with San Diego Somali Autism Awareness (SDSAA) informing me of the organization’s new website. According to Hussein, San Diego has the second largest Somali population in the United States, just behind Minneapolis. There have been numerous studies researching the incidence of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses among [...]

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Dr. Oz on Autism Causes and Autism Speaks

February 17, 2011

In this video clip, Dr. Oz tells us what he really thinks about Autism Speaks, a highly controversial autism support and awareness organization.

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AZ ASSIST: Meeting for Teens on the Autism Spectrum

September 17, 2010

Anytime I can help promote an autism or Asperger’s Syndrome support group, I do it. Here is information about the next meeting of a support group in the metro-Phoenix, Arizona area. AZ ASSIST Autism Spectrum Support, Information & Strategies for Transition Parents, Teens, Young Adults Next Meeting: Monday September 20th 7-9pm 2150 East Southern Avenue, [...]

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CVS Awards Easter Seals a $300,000 Grant for Autism Research

July 15, 2009

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Invests $300,000 in Easter Seals’ Autism Services for Young Children Grant expands evidence-based therapies for children with autism CHICAGO, July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust announced a $300,000 grant to Easter Seals to advance evidence-based autism services for young children nationwide. The grant, made possible through the CVS [...]

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July’s Sensory Friendly Film – Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

July 2, 2009

AMC Theatres and the Autism Society of America teamed up last year on the “Sensory Friendly Films” project. The project allows families that have children on the autism spectrum to attend the showing of a new release in a theatre without worries about sensory overload, embarassing meltdowns, etc. On July 11, AMC Theatres that participate [...]

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Boundless Playground for Children of All Abilities at Harambee Park

May 26, 2009

Boston Parks and Recreation Department and CVS Caremark Open City’s First Boundless Playground for Children of All Abilities at Harambee Park The $740,000 signature playground in Dorchester allows for inclusive play for all children BOSTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Parks and Recreation Department, CVS Caremark, and Boundless Playgrounds announce today the grand opening of [...]

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