Autism Insurance Reform in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

August 6, 2010

Good news for parents of individuals with autism in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, both states have recently enacted autism insurance reform legislation. In New Hampshire, House Bill 569, Connor’s Law, was recently signed by NH Governor John Lynch. In Massachusetts, House Bill 4935 was signed into law by MA Governor Deval Patrick. This is good [...]

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Alexicom Launches Free AAC Android App

August 4, 2010

Alexicom Tech’s internet-based Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system is convenient and the company has just improved their service with the recently released free Android app. The new app allows Alexicom users to port their Alexicom pages directly to their Android device. A convenient AAC system is literally at your fingertips. For more information on [...]

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Autism More Prevalent in Upper-Income Households

August 2, 2010

Is autism tied to wealth? A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggest that autism is tied to wealth with a higher rate of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses found in upper-income households. The results of this study, which used children in the United States as the focal point, are in direct [...]

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Bullying Prevention Conference at NAU in Arizona

July 30, 2010

Dr. James Garbarino, author of See Jane Hit and Lost Boys, will be speaking at a Bullying Prevention Conference at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The conference is hosted by NAU’s Martin-Springer Institute and will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 on the campus of Northern Arizona University. Registration for this one-day conference is [...]

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U.S. Autism & Asperger Association Conference – October 2010

July 27, 2010

The U.S. Autism & Asperger Association’s (USAAA) 2010 annual conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri from October 1-3. The theme for this year’s conference is “Autism Education and Treatment: A Road to Wellness” and will feature some of the world’s leading autism experts. The keynote address at the USAAA 5th Annual World Conference [...]

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Help Group Offers Innovative Summer Day Camps for Children With Autism

July 23, 2010

The Help Group is pleased to announce its Camp Discovery and Kids Like Me summer day camps, which provide a fun and exciting recreational camp experience for children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Designed to encourage social and emotional growth, our camps are led by highly trained and professional staff who ensure [...]

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