Kim Phan Wolff sees America as a land of freedom and opportunity. But some, particularly those with disabilities, get lost due to systemic inequities. She is looking to change that, one child at a time. Wolff, 36, of Medina, recently opened the Wolff & Phan Autism Center, or Wolff PAC, […]
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Stereotypes of autism in pop culture aren’t representative of all (FlipSide) | Flipside Opinion
When I tell someone I’m autistic, their first words are “I’m sorry.” I was diagnosed at age two and my parents were always open about it, which means there is no time in my memory where I wasn’t blatantly autistic. The first time I remember it being anything that made […]
The Day – Temple Grandin champions ‘different kinds of minds’ for Autism Awareness Month on PBS
A special episode of PBS’ “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” hinges on the principle that “sometimes people think and do things differently, and that’s OK.” But Temple Grandin knows firsthand that varying modes of thought are more than just OK. They’re essential to human progress. “If you get the […]
How to stream PBS’ Autism Awareness Month programming
A special episode of PBS’ “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” hinges on the principle that “sometimes people think and do things differently, and that’s OK.” But Temple Grandin knows firsthand that varying modes of thought are more than just OK. They’re essential to human progress. “If you get the […]
How Autism and Invention Are Connected
On the face of it, we shouldn’t expect any link between a neurological disability and one of the crowning talents of our species. But new research is revealing a surprising connection between autism and the uniquely human capacity for invention. As the archaeological record shows, our ancestors started inventing things […]
Virginia governor pardons Black man with autism serving 10-years for nonfatal car crash
A Black man with autism was granted a conditional pardon by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday after he was sentenced to a decade in prison for his involvement in a nonfatal car crash. Matthew Rushin, 22, of Virginia Beach, was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty with no […]
Could Hospital Visit Records Help Docs Spot ADHD, Autism Early? | Health News
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Kids with autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) go to the hospital more in their first year of life than children without these conditions, according to a new study. These findings suggest that keeping track of hospital […]
Children with autism, ADHD have more doctor and hospital visits during infancy
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. The findings from Duke Health researchers, appearing online Oct. […]
While vaccines contain human DNA, there is no link to cancer, autism
The claim: A number of vaccines contain human DNA, and the FDA has acknowledged that residual human DNA has the potential to cause cancer or change your genetic code As scientists race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, mixed information regarding the safety of vaccines is spreading rapidly online. In […]