A few weeks ago, Matthew Koenig, 24, was doing data entry for below minimum wage at a supervised employment center for people with disabilities in St. Paul, Minn. Koenig, who has autism, was happy to have a job in a tough economy, but soon realized the workplace wasn't well suited to him. His co-workers "had
TUESDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Many children with autism have interrelated health problems that can have a significant impact on their home and school lives, a new study finds.Researchers looked at nearly 3,000 children with autism and found that nearly one-fourth also had chronic gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and
One of the most agonizing questions that parents of children with autism ask is—why? Now, a growing number of genetic tests are providing some answers. Scientists say that roughly 20 percent of autism cases can be linked to known genetic abnormalities, and many more may be discovered. Pinpointing a genetic explanation can help predict whether...Click
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Arizona’s Medicaid program provides the best services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to a national ranking released Wednesday. The annual list produced by United Cerebral Palsy compares services and quality of life for people with disabilities all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Arizona, Michigan, California, New Hampshire and Vermont came
This is a sad story. The officers were probably just protecting themselves, but I still just want to cry about the whole situation. A Maryland mother has called upon Howard County, Md., school officials and police to review their protocols for dealing with students who have autism after police handcuffed her 11-year-old autistic son
I thought this was an interesting article. I would love to see the study behind the percentages of kids that overcome all symptoms. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Kyle Dennis is almost 18, just got his driver’s license and thinks he might be a rapper, an author or a clerk at a marijuana dispensary when he’s finished
The Autism MX Day Camp 2012-2013 Southern California Series for Children with Autism is under way. There will be a Day camp in Lake Elsinore on Oct. 6.Day Camps are broken into two time slots. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6 to 8 children per time slot.Volunteer and equipment
I thought this was interesting. My son has always had gut problems.Researchers find autism, stomach problems link By Janese SilveyEnjoy the read!Kelly
Art of Autismhttps://www.azcentral.com/video/1602412951001I thought this was a pretty neat story.Kelly
