Tag Archives: autism spectrum disorders

Grupo SALTO: Providing Support for Latinx Children with Disabilities and Their Families

Posted on September 2, 2021 by mpgarcia

Grupo SALTO (in Spanish) is a not-for-profit organization that was incorporated in 2005 in Illinois in response to the need for support for Latinx families in the Chicago area who have children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and whose primary … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged autism spectrum disorders, chilldren, culturally appropriate, education, Grupo Salto, latinx families, Spanish-language, support group, TEA, training | Leave a comment

Invisible or Hidden Disabilities: What are they?

Posted on March 11, 2021 by mpgarcia

According to the Invisible Disabilities Association, invisible disabilities are physical, mental, or neurological conditions that are not visible from the outside, “yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities.” These disabilities include symptoms or limitations that may … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged autism spectrum disorders, cognitive disabilities, hidden disabilities, invisible disabilities, Learning Disabilities, mental health disorders, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, sensory disabilities, TBI, traumatic brain injury, visual disabilities | 1 Comment

Autism Research In Focus

Posted on April 15, 2020 by naricspotlight

Throughout April, several organizations are drawing attention to autism to encourage understanding and awareness of the disorder and acceptance of individuals who live, learn, and work on the autism spectrum. For some people, exploring the research in autism can add … Continue reading →

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Fundación Orange, People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Technology

Posted on August 15, 2019 by mpgarcia

Since its inception in France in 1987, the Fundación Orange is made up of 16 foundations that develop and support projects in 30 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Fundación Orange coordinates activities and projects within this … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorders, autonomy, digital solutions, employment, Fundación Orange, inclusion, leisure, Spanish, technology #Technology, women with disabilities | Leave a comment

What supports and resources are available for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by mpgarcia

According to estimates from the Autism and Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 59 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is reported to occur in all … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorders, children, children with ASD, families, families with autism, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, parents, parents of children with autism | Leave a comment

Understanding Autism Through Research

Posted on April 17, 2019 by naricspotlight

Throughout April, several organizations coordinate national campaigns to bring awareness and understanding of autism and acceptance of people who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Autism is a developmental disability which can affect language and communication, sensory processing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now, Uncategorized | Tagged autism, autism spectrum disorders, REHABDATA, Research In Focus | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for December 2018

Posted on December 20, 2018 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: What are physical barriers? This edition of Answered Questions includes items that define physical barriers; describe the research and … Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged accessibility, accessibility in schools, accessible parking, architecture, ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorders, barriers, Disabilities, disability, education, employment, exercise, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, occupational therapy, parking, people with disabilities, physical barriers, public transportation, recreational technologies, Research In Focus, signage, structural barriers | Leave a comment

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Posted on April 25, 2018 by naricspotlight

April is Autism Awareness Month, sponsored by the Autism Society, and Autism Acceptance Month, sponsored by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN). The two campaigns have common messages of inclusion and self-determination across the lifespan. Inclusion means having the opportunity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorders | 1 Comment

Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24

Posted on June 24, 2016 by bchaiken2014

Advocacy: Briana Scurry embraces new role as women’s brain health advocate (The Washington Post) In April 2010, Washington Freedom goalkeeper Briana Scurry sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a Women’s Professional Soccer match. Three and a half years later, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly News Roundup | Tagged autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, congressional brain injury task force, diabetes, emotional trauma, EPESE study, foot-operated video game controller, Gloria Mundi Care, medication and older adults, mindfulness therapy, OrbisBox, seniors, TBI, Temple Grandin hug machine, traumatic brain injury, type 2 diabetes | Leave a comment

Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20

Posted on May 20, 2016 by bchaiken2014

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Rehabilitation: This nonspeaking teenager wrote an incredibly profound letter explaining autism (The Washington Post) For the first 14 and a half years of Gordy’s life, his parents had no reason to think their … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly News Roundup | Tagged ACSF:FC, ASD, autism, Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication, autism spectrum disorders, bullying, intellectual disabilities, movement-based video games, Rapid Prompting Method, Special Olympics, wheelchair-driven video games, Williams syndrome | Leave a comment