Tag Archives: Autism
Autistic Adult Denied Placement on a Heart Transplant List
This situation raises some interesting discrmination and ethical issues. Karen Berkheiser Corby My 23-year-old son has LVNC and needs a heart transplant. He was denied placement on the list because he is also autistic. If you find this discrimination unacceptable, … Continue reading
Harmon protects families of people with autism from potentially devastating cost increase
The American Psychiatric Association is considering changing the definition of autism spectrum disorder. For most people, this change will probably go all but unnoticed, but for the families of people diagnosed with autism, it’s a source of major concern. They … Continue reading
Death of autistic boy shines light on national problem
From the Independent by Sarah Cassidy A coroner warned yesterday that the “gross failure” of mental health services to help an autistic boy, who was bullied and committed suicide, could be a national problem affecting others with similar behavioural needs. … Continue reading
The Autism Crisis
Autism Society of Illinois shared a link. The Autism Crisis – April, 2012 How Many Children’s Lives Will Be Stolen Before America Acts? The Centers for Disease Control just released the latest autism numbers from their ADDM network for … Continue reading
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Fifth Annual World Autism Day—Monday, April 2, 2012/April is Autism Awareness Month
The fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day is just 20 days away on Monday, April 2, 2012! Please tell us how you are going to celebrate by posting to our wall. We look forward to celebrating the day and Autism Awareness … Continue reading
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