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September 8, 2020

The art of autism- part 1

Shân Ellis
September 8, 2020

I remember being handed a pencil to draw on my first day at primary school, and thinking there was an artistry in the bold black lines left on white paper by charcoal. I thought I was an artist, but to be fair, what I draw hasn't improved that much in 30 years...

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September 5, 2020

Online Program Teaches Digital Literacy to Students with Autism

Laurel Joss
September 5, 2020

Michele McKeone is a special education teacher from Philadelphia who studied digital media as an undergrad. When she started teaching, she became concerned that many of her students were falling behind their peers in their ability to use the internet for every...

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August 14, 2020

Vaccination poll a draw with Autism Daily Newscast readers

Shân Ellis
August 14, 2020

We asked readers in a recent poll to ask whether they believe in vaccinating children. The link between autism and vaccination has always been hotly debated in the media, and in recent months we have reported stories on Andrew Wakefield's controversial claim ...

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August 10, 2020

International Women’s Day – How Women in the autism community should be celebrated

Jo Worgan
August 10, 2020

International Women's Day, Saturday March 8 - is a day which celebrates women all over the world, this has been a tradition since the early 1900's. Autism Daily Newscast believe that women involved in the autism community should also be celebrated and r...

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August 7, 2020

Autism and Medication: Assessing Effectiveness and Weaning

Laurel Joss
August 7, 2020

Our series on autism and medication continues with a look at how to evaluate whether or not a particular medication is working for your child. Choosing to medicate is a serious decision, and it is important to be aware of the potential benefits and risks prior...

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August 4, 2020

One Family’s Life with a Service Dog for Autism

Alix Strickland
August 4, 2020

Cry Worley, mom to Sasha who has autism and severe ADHD and is founder of the A.Skate Foundation, shared her story of living with a service dog for autism exclusively with the Autism Daily Newscast. Cry Worley’s son, Sasha, is 11 years old. Worley read ...

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July 15, 2020

Study Suggests Girls’ Brains Are More Resilient

Laurel Joss
July 15, 2020

A study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics suggests that girls are less likely to develop symptoms of autism(ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because their brains are more resilient than those of males. The study followe...

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July 11, 2020

Up and Coming: Medications Under Research Part 2

Laurel Joss
July 11, 2020

This is part 2 of our review of medications that are not yet approved for treating the symptoms of autism, but that are showing promise in studies and clinical trials. Part 1 can be read here. Memantine Memantine (Namenda) is a medication currently used ...

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June 22, 2020

Up and Coming: Medications Under Research Part 1

Laurel Joss
June 22, 2020

It may seem like a pipe dream: a pill that could erase autism's most debilitating symptoms. Children speaking, making friends, trying new foods. Families able to go out into the world without fearing meltdowns or stares. Too good to be true? Perhaps, but there...

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June 7, 2020

Public outrage as Mattel make special needs company Super Duper destroy $500,000 of special needs toys – REVISED

Jo Worgan
June 7, 2020

Mattel Toy Company- Parents and special needs educators continue to expressed outrage with Mattel for making Super Duper Publications, a company that makes educational materials for children with autism, destroy over $500,000 of special needs toys. The dec...

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