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Tag Archives: autism spectrum disorder
World Autism Awareness Day
April 2, 2013 marked the sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). WAAD was adopted on December 18, 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly marking it as only one of four official health-specific United Nations Days. Autism, which affects … Continue reading
A Brief History of Autism
In 1943, Leo Kanner of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Psychiatric Clinic published his landmark paper dealing with autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In his research, he observed 11 children who, to Kanner, appeared to have four common traits: a … Continue reading
NIDRR-funded research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
April is Autism Awareness Month and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has a long history of funding research on autism and autism spectrum disorders. A search of the NIDRR program database located a total of 29 … Continue reading
Resources: Products, devices, and other technologies related to autism
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we searched the ABLEDATA database to locate products, devices, and other technologies related to autism. Assistive technologies support people with autism at school, at work, and at home. Products found in our search included … Continue reading
White House Disability Call for March 2012
The White House Disability Call for March 2012 occurred on March 30, 2012 at 2:30pm. The featured speaker for this call was Ari Ne’eman, board member of the National Council on Disability (NCD). Mr. Ne’eman’s nomination to the NCD was … Continue reading
Leadership training opp for colleges students with autism
Are you a college student who identifies on the autism spectrum? The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is offering a leadership training opportunity to currently enrolled students. The Autism Campus Inclusion leadership training will take place in August 2012. The … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, autism, autism spectrum disorder, college, self-advocacy, students, training
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Are new technologies such as the Apple iPad a miracle device for children with autism?
Since April is Autism Awareness Month we have been on the lookout for interesting articles, information, devices, and products related to assisting individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Fox News Online featured a story “Is the iPad a ‘Miracle Device’ for … Continue reading
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Tagged assistive technology, autism, autism spectrum disorder, children with disabilities, iPad, News
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