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TSC Alliance® Announces 23rd Annual Step Forward to Cure TSC®

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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SILVER SPRING, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 50th anniversary activities, the TSC Alliance® will present its 23rd Annual Step Forward to Cure TSC® event series, which will take place between April 13 and May 19. Nobelpharma is the 2024 Title Sponsor.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 50th anniversary activities, the TSC Alliance ® will present its 23rd Annual Step Forward to Cure TSC ® event series, which will take place between April 13 and May 19.
  • Proceeds will benefit the TSC Alliance's research efforts to find new treatments for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and to offer an array of support programs and services.
  • "Each year, our Step Forward to Cure TSC events offer easy opportunities to support our cause," explained Kari Luther Rosbeck, TSC Alliance President & CEO.
  • "The TSC Alliance's Step Forward to Cure TSC campaign offers a fun and healthy way for anyone to have a positive impact on achieving that goal.

MagnusCards Accessibility App Widens Reach by Offering Five New Languages

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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MagnusCards app now available in five additional languages: French, Polish, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish

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  • MagnusCards app now available in five additional languages: French, Polish, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish
    TORONTO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MagnusCards by Magnusmode , the groundbreaking mobile app that makes environments and activities easier to navigate for autistic and neurodiverse people, is expanding to include five additional languages: French, Polish, Somali, Arabic and Spanish.
  • These new offerings mark another step forward in Magnusmode's journey to create more inclusive home and community living for all.
  • As we continue expanding our reach and influence, we're paving a path toward an accessible and inclusive world for all."
  • Huntington National Bank , a Magnusmode Inclusion Partner, sponsored the expansion of additional languages to the app.

Visit Visalia Recognizes Autism Awareness Month in April

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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VISALIA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April. Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community. A recent survey conducted by Autism Travel (https://autismtravel.com/) shows that 78% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 94% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available.

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  • VISALIA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April.
  • Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community.
  • "Visalia acknowledges Autism Awareness each April to reinforce our commitment to autistic and sensory sensitive adventurers every day, every month, all year long," said Sherrie Bakke, executive director of Visit Visalia.
  • Autism awareness will be highlighted in Visalia throughout the month of April:
    Social Media Takeover: Certified Autism Destination (CAD) Partners will bring awareness to the "Every day is autism acceptance day in our community" campaign through social media posts and profile page graphics.

Student-Athletes with Self-Reported Autism Spectrum Disorder are More Likely to Score Low on Common Concussion Test, Raising the Need for Autism-Specific Comparison Data

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools and colleges across the country rely on Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) evaluations to assess and manage student-athlete concussions on the sidelines. However, this FDA-cleared tool is not recommended for student-athletes with neurodevelopmental disorders, who often score significantly lower than neurotypical individuals. New research published Feb. 13 in the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology demonstrates the need for alternative or modified concussion assessment norms and the need for baseline testing for autistic athletes.

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  • However, this FDA-cleared tool is not recommended for student-athletes with neurodevelopmental disorders, who often score significantly lower than neurotypical individuals.
  • "The [neuropsychology] field needs to expand assessment and interpretation practices and procedures for people with ASD and related developmental conditions."
  • Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorder (LD) and ASD are not included in normative reference data.
  • This means when autistic athletes are assessed for a concussion, their data is compared to age- and gender-similar neurotypical individuals.

Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).

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  • The findings build on a 2015 study by UT Health San Antonio that first linked chemical intolerance in patients with the risk of their children developing autism and ADHD.
  • "Up to now, most interventions have been behavioral or medical, after a child is diagnosed."
  • Still, they wrote, "The implications of this study, if confirmed, could be significant for preventive measures and early intervention strategies in families with parental chemical intolerance.
  • And the prevalence of ADHD has risen to one in eight children, also according to the CDC.

CHUCK E. CHEESE BRINGS "FUN"-RAISING AND FOCUS TO WORLD AUTISM MONTH

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck E. Cheese, the No. 1 global family entertainment fun center, announces the return of its annual World Autism Month fundraiser and events as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to the autism community and its partnership with Autism Speaks, the nonprofit dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan.

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  • 1 global family entertainment fun center, announces the return of its annual World Autism Month fundraiser and events as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to the autism community and its partnership with Autism Speaks , the nonprofit dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan.
  • To date, Chuck E. Cheese has raised nearly $300,000 for Autism Speaks.
  • Beyond World Autism Month events and fundraisers, Chuck E. Cheese supports the autistic community through multiple initiatives.
  • Chuck E. Cheese trains team members across all fun centers to ensure that every guest, inclusive of people on the autism spectrum, enjoys a safe, fun-filled visit.

Chesterfield Auto Parts Teams Up with Sentara Health & Commonwealth Autism to Raise Awareness for Good Foods Grocery Opening

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia. NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki will appear with his custom race car celebrating the collaboration. Join us at Good Foods Grocery, Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to meet Josh in person.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia.
  • Join us at Good Foods Grocery, Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to meet Josh in person.
  • According to Troy Webber President and, CEO of Chesterfield Auto Parts, "We take pride in supporting our local community through such meaningful collaborations.
  • It is an honor to partner with Commonwealth Autism and Sentara Health to help raise awareness for autism.

The9 Signed a Definitive Share Purchase Agreement to Invest in GenAI LLM Digital Precision Medicine Platform for Brain Disease WM Therapeutic

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SHANGHAI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), an established Internet company, today announced that it signed a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with WM Therapeutic Co., Ltd. ("WM Therapeutic"), a company operating Generative AI (GenAI) large language model (LLM) multi-dimensional and multi-omics digital precision medicine platform for brain disease, to purchase an additional 21.7% shares of WM Therapeutic by cash and issuance of The9's restricted shares.

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  • SHANGHAI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), an established Internet company, today announced that it signed a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with WM Therapeutic Co., Ltd. ("WM Therapeutic"), a company operating Generative AI (GenAI) large language model (LLM) multi-dimensional and multi-omics digital precision medicine platform for brain disease, to purchase an additional 21.7% shares of WM Therapeutic by cash and issuance of The9's restricted shares.
  • With the signing of this Agreement, The9 will own 30% of WM Therapeutic.
  • The9 is also granted a purchase option to purchase up to 51% of the total shares of WM Therapeutic under certain conditions.
  • WM Therapeutic develops GenAI large language model brain disease screening platform and digital human personalized psychological consultant, AI precision diagnostic equipment, personalized neuromodulation treatment equipment, Generative AI large language model and AI drug clinical research platform.

THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA HITS THE ROAD FOR AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH WITH THE 'ROAD TO ACCEPTANCE' PROJECT

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project. As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences within the Autism community, driving inclusion and equity in employment, health, and safety for the Autism community.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project.
  • As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences within the Autism community, driving inclusion and equity in employment, health, and safety for the Autism community.
  • "Autism Acceptance Month provides the opportunity to demonstrate the diversity of experiences and support needs across the Autism community," says Kristyn Roth, Chief Marketing Officer for the Autism Society of America.
  • For more information on the Road to Acceptance project and road stop locations and dates, please visit RoadToAcceptance.org.

Sheppard Pratt Announces Kathy Flannery, MEd, as Vice President and Chief of Schools

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt is pleased to announce that Kathy Flannery, MEd, has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief of schools.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt is pleased to announce that Kathy Flannery, MEd, has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief of schools.
  • Sheppard Pratt operates 11 nonpublic special education schools across the state of Maryland, serving students with autism, emotional disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
  • As vice president and chief of schools, Flannery will provide leadership, oversight, and direction for the management of Sheppard Pratt Schools.
  • "The success of Sheppard Pratt Schools is made possible by outstanding educators, support staff, and leaders like Kathy," says Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt.