Autism

Six Flags Great Adventure to Celebrate First-Ever Autism Day on May 3

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Six Flags, Autism, Sociological and cultural aspects of autism, Psychiatry, Medicine, Health

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Special needs educator Gersh Academy is partnering with New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure to host its first-ever Autism Day on May 3rd.

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  • HUNTINGTON, N.Y., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Special needs educator Gersh Academy is partnering with New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure to host its first-ever Autism Day on May 3rd.
  • "We're always looking for innovative ways to create new opportunities for individuals with autism and are very excited to be working with a great partner like Six Flags Great Adventure."
  • In addition to Gersh Academy, Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure is also being organized by Custom Education Foundation, which develops special programs and events for the autism community.
  • Gersh Academy is a proud sponsor of Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Largest U.S. autism research initiative announces autism community-selected winner of national mobile app contest

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Psychiatry, Autism, Psychiatric diagnosis, RTT, Health, Abnormal psychology

NEW YORK, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge), a national online autism research initiative, today announced the Community Award winner of its national mobile app contest, Lecture Buddy, created by Arthur De Araujo, an undergraduate at University of Buffalo.

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  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge), a national online autism research initiative, today announced the Community Award winner of its national mobile app contest, Lecture Buddy, created by Arthur De Araujo, an undergraduate at University of Buffalo.
  • SPARK's goal is to recruit 50,000 individuals with autism and their family members in a long-term research study.
  • The study also engages in community-based activities including the mobile app contest, educational webinars and more to benefit the ASD community every day.
  • The mobile app contest considered entries from high school and college students across the United States.

NYS Senator Gianaris Joins Goodwill NYNJ to Recognize 60+ Individuals with Autism in Event to Mark Autism Awareness Month

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Friday, April 20, 2018
Autism rights movement, Psychiatry, Autism, Psychiatric diagnosis, RTT, Michael Gianaris, Medicine, Health

The nonprofit's 5th Annual Autism Awareness Event marked April, National Autism Awareness Month and recognized the employers and community members who support its program participants in achieving their employment and life goals.

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  • The nonprofit's 5th Annual Autism Awareness Event marked April, National Autism Awareness Month and recognized the employers and community members who support its program participants in achieving their employment and life goals.
  • The event featured remarks from Senator Gianaris; David Aglialoro, District Director for Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan(D-37); and Niki Kokkinos, District Director for NYC Council member Constantinides(D-22).
  • Senator Michael Gianaris urged employers to think different, "I am glad to join Goodwill NYNJ to celebrate April, Autism Awareness month and to recognize outstanding individuals with Autism who have reached their employment goals."
  • "At Goodwill NYNJ, we aim to eliminate false obstacles to employment for people with disabilities.

Improving emergency room visits for kids with autism spectrum disorder: study

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Psychiatry, Autism, Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology, Health, Pervasive developmental disorders, RTT, Autism rights movement, Sociological and cultural aspects of autism

The social challenges these individuals have especially and including an inability to communicate their symptoms and reacting negatively to external stimuli can make visits to the emergency room difficult for them and their families.

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  • The social challenges these individuals have especially and including an inability to communicate their symptoms and reacting negatively to external stimuli can make visits to the emergency room difficult for them and their families.
  • Ms. Kirsch is a student and Feinstein Institute researcher interested in a career in emergency medicine as well as being the sister of a young man with autism.
  • "For any parent, taking a child to urgent care or the emergency room is stressful, but for a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this stress can be amplified," said Dr. Meryash.
  • Based on these results, we're recommending that all emergency staff receive instruction on what Autism Spectrum Disorder is and be provided with helpful strategies for caring for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder."

Local Leaders and Families Are Gearing Up for a "Roaring Good Time" to Empower and Include San Diego's Autism Community

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Health, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatry, Autism, Psychiatric diagnosis, RTT, Autism Speaks, Autism Cymru

SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Community leaders will join together on Saturday, May 19th to raise awareness and funds for local autism inclusion programs at Include Autism's Gatsby Gala.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Community leaders will join together on Saturday, May 19th to raise awareness and funds for local autism inclusion programs at Include Autism's Gatsby Gala.
  • All proceeds from the gala will fund community-based behavior therapy services for youth with autism, as well as outreach, education, and inclusion programs.
  • The lush oasis of the waterfront Hilton San Diego Resort in Mission Bay will provide an elegant venue for guests to celebrate autism inclusion and raise essential funds for San Diego-based charity Include Autism.
  • About Include Autism: Include Autism is a San Diego-based 501c3 nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 20-0948809) that seeks to empower and include individuals with autism by providing community access and meaningful skill-building programs, and to engage the community through outreach and education.The organization operates a variety of services to families affected by autism and the community at large.

Game on For Autism Research Foundation LLC supports scientists working at the frontiers of autism technology research

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Autism, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric diagnosis, Disability, Communication disorders, Pervasive developmental disorders, Autism spectrum, Developmental neuroscience, Medical model of autism, 501(c)(3) organization, Autism rights movement

BOSTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Game on For Autism Research Foundation LLC (GoFAR) announced its establishment as a new non-profit foundation exclusively dedicated to funding research into technologies designed to help those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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  • BOSTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Game on For Autism Research Foundation LLC (GoFAR) announced its establishment as a new non-profit foundation exclusively dedicated to funding research into technologies designed to help those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • For all of the donors, GoFAR is the first foundation led by a minor that they have agreed to support.
  • Struck by this observation, Jamie began to research how games and touchscreen technology could be used to help autistic children communicate.
  • GoFAR Foundation LLC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and a division of The Leslie S. T. Fang Foundation, eligible to receive donations that are tax deductible.

Jason Infinger Creates First-Ever Autism Census and Autism Lab for Parents With Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Autism, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatry, Health, Psychiatric diagnosis, RTT, Autism Speaks, Sociological and cultural aspects of autism

As they sought help post-diagnosis, they were shocked at how little support there was specifically for the parents of children with autism.

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  • As they sought help post-diagnosis, they were shocked at how little support there was specifically for the parents of children with autism.
  • Jason created the first-ever Autism Census ( autismcensus.com ) to compile a platform to capture critical data, where parents with children on the autism spectrum can fill out the census, share their stories and find the resources targeted to their needs.
  • Once parents share their stories on the Autism Census, they receive a free e-book - "The Best Advice I Got About Autism: Wisdom from Extraordinary Parents and Professionals."
  • He is currently working toward the launch of the first-ever Autism Answers Report, created from all of the information pulled to-date from the Autism Census.

Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Health, Autism, Abnormal psychology, Medicine, Autism Speaks, World Autism Awareness Day, Sociological and cultural aspects of autism, Medical model of autism

On April 2 The Shape of Behavior will celebrate World Autism Awareness Day

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  • On April 2, people, businesses, and monuments around the world will be clad in blue to recognize World Autism Awareness Day.
  • From the Empire State Building in New York City to Christ the Redeemer of Corcovado, Brazil more than 200 buildings all over the world will light it up blue in an effort to raise awareness of autism.
  • Autism Speakss Light It up Blue campaign encourages people to learn the signs of autism and promote awareness by wearing blue.
  • Autism Speaks started Light It up Blue as a way to spread the word about the disorder.

New Book Offers Support to Parents after Autism Diagnosis

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Psychiatry, Autism, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Neuroscience, RTT, Autism rights movement

Autism Parenting Strategist Dr. Alisha Griffith creates a movement to ignite change for Autism Parents

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  • Dr. Alisha Griffith, Author of Amazon Bestselling Book Au-mazing Gift: A Journey to Autism Acceptance is helping provide a honest, straightforward approach towards Autism Acceptance for Autism parents everywhere.
  • After her sons diagnosis, Dr. Griffith decided to focus her energy on empowering herself and other Autism Parents on their individual journeys to Autism Acceptance.
  • The book provides unique and easy-to-use communication strategies and self-help methods for Autism parents and caregivers taking care of children living on the Autism Spectrum.
  • This book can offer support to parents as they first get the autism diagnosis and offers hope and inspiration for raising happy, healthy children.