Wrightslaw Special Education Law Conferences – 1Q 2010

January 6, 2010

Although the Wrightslaw conferences aren’t specific to autism spectrum disorders, they are one of the best resources available for parents that want to learn more about special education law. The more you know about IDEA 2004, 504s, IEPs, etc, the better advocate you can be for your child. The following is a list [...]

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A List of Autism Conferences in 2010

January 4, 2010

I recently wrote an article for Suite 101 with details about several autism conferences in 2010 including the Autism Society of America’s National Conference and Expo, the Defeat Autism Now!/Autism Research Institute conferences, as well as the Autism Today conference in Canada. I am following up here with a more comprehensive listing of autism [...]

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Autism Speaks UK is Now Autistica

January 3, 2010

AUTISM SPEAKS IN THE U.K. ANNOUNCES A CHANGE IN NAME TO AUTISTICA
Autistica Will Continue to Collaborate with Autism Speaks U.S. on Autism Research and Other Issues of Mutual Interest
UK charity Autism Speaks and charity of the same name in the United States are pleased to announce that the former will be renamed Autistica with effect [...]

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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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SafeMinds Chastises the CDC for New Autism Study

December 23, 2009

Yesterday I published information about the CDC new study, which shows that 1 in 110 children in the United States have autism. The study results were published last Friday and on Monday, SafeMinds published their own press release chastising the CDC.
SafeMinds stands for Sensible Action for Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders. The organization implores [...]

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Autism Rates Rise to 1 in 110 and Questions Still Left Unanswered

December 22, 2009

Although rumors about autism rates being adjust to 1 in 100 children floated around the net a few months ago, the U.S. CDC recently published their latest figures. According to the CDC, 1 in 110 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The three most common conditions categorized [...]

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