What’s it feel like to have Autism Spectrum Disorder as an adult? by Beth I am pleased to introduce Aaron Likens as a guest blogger today. Aaron was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (now Autism Spectrum Disorder) at age 20 and is now the Autism Ambassador for Easter Seals Midwest. This guest post was originally published…
St. Joseph’s and Manhattan College’s matchup may have low stakes, but the Hawks hope to make a significant impact. In their second annual Autism Awareness exhibition game, St. Joe’s will donate $5 from every $25 ticket to the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. Per NCAA rules, exhibition games between two Division I programs…
A full menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus an array of coffees including cold brews, Cappuccinos, Espresso, Macchiatos, Signature Lattes, and drip coffee in amazing flavors is what has made Just Love Coffee one of the fastest growing coffee franchises in the country. First of Three Locations in Knoxville Features a Full Menu Knoxville,…
FSSA Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz spoke before the State Budget Committee on Friday, Oct. 27., in Evansville. Photo is a screenshot from live committee broadcast. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle INDIANA — State budget regulators on Friday approved a request from Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration to set new reimbursement rates for autism…
FSSA Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz spoke before the State Budget Committee on Friday, Oct. 27. 2023, in Evansville, Indiana. (Screenshot from live committee broadcast.) Rep. Greg Porter, D-Indianapolis, repeatedly called for reimbursement rates to rise by at least another $4. State budget regulators on Friday, October 27, 2023, approved a request from Indiana’s Family and…
Alex, a young boy on the spectrum, was playing with his favorite toys – the colorful cars. For everyone around him, there was an obvious difference between these toy cars, but Alex couldn’t see. He struggled greatly as his parents tried to help him match the cars of the same color, which made them wonder…
Dear Prudence, My partner and I have been together for a year, and I love them so much. One thing that makes me very uncomfortable, though, is that they self-diagnosed autistic when I am certain that they are not. I know that there are infinite biases and barriers in our medical system that make it…
An educator at DeSoto High School surrendered to police Friday morning after an incident recorded in a classroom earlier this week appeared to show a student being hit. Gloria Lowe, a special education aide at the high school is facing felony charges after being accused of striking a non-verbal special needs student who has autism….
People with autism less likely to succumb to bystander effect, York U father-son research duo finds Schulich School of Business and Faculty of Health researchers say that while as many as 90 per cent of people with autism are unemployed or underemployed, their study points to the benefits of having neurodivergent people in the workplace…
Written by Aaron Chapman, BSN, RN Published on October 21, 2023 Parenthood is a journey marked by numerous milestones, each moment filled with awe and curiosity. However, amidst the joys, parents often find themselves concerned about certain behaviors in their babies. One such concern is an infant constantly keeping their mouth open. This seemingly innocuous…