By Dewayne Bevil From Orlando Sentinel Orlando—The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has become a Certified Autism Center, a designation earned in conjunction with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. To earn this certification, the attraction’s employees had training to better understand autistic or sensory-sensitive visitors. IBCCES also provided more ways it…
These Ultra-Microscopic Sculptures Fit Inside the Eye of a Needle—Here’s How the Artist Paints Them
June 12, 2023
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A man with autism and dyslexia has turned his fascination for the microscopic world into miniature works of art, inspiring others to look more closely at both the world around them and the unique potential of each and every one of us. Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, 65, grew up in Birmingham, England, where he lives…
Trump Announces 2024 Proposal to Investigate Rising Autism Rates
Former President Donald Trump released a campaign video saying he would investigate the rising rates of autism and other chronic illnesses across the United States if he’s elected in 2024. “In recent decades, there has been an unexplained and alarming growth in the prevalence of chronic illnesses and health problems, especially in children,” Trump said,…
Top Autism-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Summer
By Donald Wood From TravelPulse Hitting the road for a summer family vacation with children can be very stressful, but the intensity of preparation and the scrutiny over every detail is amplified when one of the kids along for the ride is on the autism spectrum. As the father of an autistic daughter, planning autism-friendly…
More Support for Children With Autism Under New Pilot Program
Hundreds of babies aged between nine to 14 months old with early signs of autism will get preferable developmental support as part of the two new government-funded intervention programs. About 1,500 vulnerable babies and their families from a diverse range of backgrounds will be able to participate in this program, which aims to address developmental…
Motherhood Is About Loving Your Imperfect Self—And Giving That Love to Others
May 13, 2023
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It was after her second MMR vaccine, that life of Helena Hjalmarsson’s then three year old daughter had changed. “She had her first of many seizures,” Hjalmarsson spoke on Frontline Health. “She had lost control of her jaw muscle and drooled for two and a half weeks. She got confused, she lost all of her…
‘Profound Autism’ Accounts for More Than 1 in 4 Cases: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently adopted a new classification of autism and provided a breakdown of the number of children on the severe versus milder ends of the spectrum. A study by the federal health agency published on April 19 in the Public Health Reports journal found that 26.7 percent…
Commonly-Used Insecticides Could Raise Autism Risk: Study
Early exposure to a class of insecticides called pyrethroids could raise the risk of autism and other developmental disorders, even if the exposure is at levels deemed safe by federal regulators, new research has uncovered. Pyrethroids are one of the most widely used insecticides in the United States. They appear in both industrial preparations and…
Autism Linked to Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues in Early Childhood: Study
A new study involving more than 10,000 young children has found a connection between ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues in early childhood and autism in later life. While the causes of autism are likely a combination of genetic and environmental factors, early identification and treatment of ENT conditions could have long-term benefits on children’s…
TMS: An Effective Treatment for Depression Without Drugs or Psychotherapy
Depression is a treatable condition, but standard treatments aren’t always effective, resulting in some sufferers feeling hopeless. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be used when typical treatments such as medications and psychotherapy don’t work or when a patient desires a more natural approach to treat their depression—the results can be life-changing. The Cost of Depression The National Institutes…
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