Monthly Archives: April 2012

Boy with Autism Bullied by Teachers

Posted on April 30, 2012 by skhov

A father put a wire on his son with autism and recorded staff in his elementary school bullying his son. Continue reading →

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New Autism Treatment Delivery Method: Robot Boy

Posted on April 27, 2012 by skhov

Technology is a key area of development for autism treatment. Entrepreneurs have created a new platform to deliver computer based lessons: a life like robot. Continue reading →

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City Hall Rally to Save Autism Funding 2012

Posted on April 26, 2012 by skhov

Council Member Mark S. Weprin invited Council Members, service providers, and families of children with autism to a rally on the steps of City Hall, in an effort to urge the New York City Council to continue funding for its citywide autism initiative. Continue reading →

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Psychologist Answers Questions about Autism

Posted on April 25, 2012 by skhov

Laura Schreibman, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of California, San Diego, answers commonly asked questions about Autism. Schreibman has given presentations at several ICare4Autism Conferences. The next ICare4Autism International Autism Conference is on the 1st & 2nd of … Continue reading →

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Screening Questionnaire for Parents Concerned about Autism

Posted on April 24, 2012 by skhov

For Autism Awareness Month, Healthism.com has posted 3 online check-ups featuring symptom screenings, and both a childhood and teen symptoms test. Continue reading →

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Dining with Autism

Posted on April 23, 2012 by skhov

Some families find eating out too stressful with a child with autism but here are some tips to help you avoid some common problems when dining out. Continue reading →

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Responding to a Child’s Autism Diagnosis

Posted on April 20, 2012 by skhov

Advice for parents on how to respond to a child’s autism diagnosis. Continue reading →

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Researchers, Educators and Policymakers Meet in Jerusalem to Combat Escalating Crisis

Posted on April 19, 2012 by skhov

On August 1-2, 2012, more than 1,500 leaders in autism research, educationand policy from every continent will gather in Jerusalem, Israel, for ICare4Autism’s 2012 International Conference, “Autism: A Global Perspective”. Continue reading →

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Autism Video Company asks Families for Suggestions

Posted on April 18, 2012 by skhov

The makers of Be Like Buddy™ are inviting families affected by autism to give suggestions for their 2012 video productions. Continue reading →

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Rally in Support of Autism Awareness

Posted on April 17, 2012 by skhov

Council Members, services providers, and families of children with autism will rally on the steps of City Hall next week. Continue reading →

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