Latest news about Autism

Gov. To Sign Autism Bill (NBC 30 Connecticut)

Families dealing with autism will be able to get some financial relief beginning next year.

24 Jul 2008, 11:57 am | click here for more

Autism expert speaks to local parents, teachers (Brenham Banner-Press)

Just a few years ago, says Kathy Morris, one in 10,000 children was diagnosed with autism; today, that rate has increased to 1 in 150, and that is expected to rise even more.

24 Jul 2008, 2:21 pm | click here for more

Paterson Signs Autism Legislation (CBS 5 News Syracuse)

Governor Paterson has signed legislation to require the state Health Department to update guidelines used by pediatricians to identify children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and refer them for services.

24 Jul 2008, 11:59 am | click here for more

Woman raises autism awareness (The Voice Ledger)

Karen Kosack's Hudson Valley Walk for Autism on April 27, in conjunction with Hudson Valley Autism Society, was a resounding success that raised over $85,000 in funds.

24 Jul 2008, 10:54 am | click here for more

Aflac Pulls Ads from The Savage Nation Over Host's Autism Comments (About.com)

Aflac has pulled all of its ads from The Savage Nation over the host's comments about autism. Host Michael Savage made the comments on the air during a recent broadcast....

24 Jul 2008, 8:00 pm | click here for more

Parents rally for autism insurance bill (WTOP Radio Network)

When Ashburn resident Shelley Mills learned her son Nicholas had autism two years ago, she was determined to do whatever necessary to get him the treatment he needed.

24 Jul 2008, 12:10 pm | click here for more

Reporter's notebook: Savage plans no apology for his autism remarks (Marin Independent Journal)

Michael Savage, the incendiary Marin County radio host who last week characterized nearly every child with autism as "a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act

25 Jul 2008, 12:22 am | click here for more

Walk for Autism kick-off barbecue July 29 (Brick Township Bulletin)

The autism advocacy organization Autism Speaks will hold a kickoff barbecue for its third annual New Jersey Shore Walk Now for Autism event 7 p.m. July 29 at Jenkinson's Inlet North, Point Pleasant Beach. The walk will be Sept. 28 at Point Pleasant Beach band shell. Proceeds benefit research, family services and advocacy to battle autism.

24 Jul 2008, 5:51 pm | click here for more

Allergy doctor to speak at autism center (The Naperville Sun)

Dr. Diane Ozog will speak on asthma and food allergies in children from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Little Friends Center for Autism, 140 N. Wright St., Naperville.

25 Jul 2008, 3:11 am | click here for more

Radio jock’s words about autism send local man flying (Daily Sparks Tribune)

As soon as Wayne and Shea Adair learned about the words spoken by radio “shock jock” Mike Savage about autism on July 16, the couple knew they too needed to take to the air.

24 Jul 2008, 7:03 pm | click here for more

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