Free Presentation On Autism Assessment And Treatment
Oneida, NY (WIBX) - April is Autism Awareness month. To spread knowledge, a presentation is being held at the Oneida Public Library on Monday, April 18th from 6 to 8. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleStudy Links Prenatal Antidepressants Intake With Autism
A study released by the Archives of General Psychiatry says children whose mothers took antidepressants during pregnancy are twice as likely to be autistic. The study suggests that the class of...
View ArticleStudy Finds Autistic Kids Have Too Many Brain Cells — Health Check
New research finds autistic children’s brains have far more neurons in the prefrontal cortex than those of kids who don’t have the disease. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleAutistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with 'Sensitive Santa' [VIDEO]
The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa. So one mall opened early last Sunday morning...
View ArticleStudy: Paternal, Maternal Age Linked to Autism
Older paternal and maternal age is associated with having a child with autism, according to a study from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNeighbor Gets Autistic Child's Charity Lemonade Stand Shut Down
Nothing says summer quite like kids selling lemonade. Well, one grinch in Canada wants to change all that. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleHanna Sponsors Bill To Expand Pediatric Research
Congressman Richard Hanna was at the Kelberman Center's Promise Pre-School in Utica today to discuss a bill to help expand pediatric research. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleIncredibly Mean Letter Sent to Mother of Son With Autism [VIDEO]
A family in Ontario, Canada is in shock after this anonymous hate letter was written about a young boy living with severe autism. In interviews with CityNews, Karla Begley said her son Max, 13, stays...
View ArticleFamily Shocked to Find Offensive Term Written Under VitaminWater Bottle Cap
A Canadian family is furious after someone opened a bottle of VitaminWater –- the flavored drink owned by Coca-Cola -– and saw the words "You Retard" printed on it. Making matters worse is the fact one...
View Article[AUDIO] Saturday Night Live Comedian Jim Breuer Coming to the Area
Former Saturday Night Live cast member and comedian Jim Breuer will bring his humor to the Redeemer Church in Utica on October 11th to raise money to help kids and families with autism and other...
View ArticleCDC: Autism Numbers Increasing, Highest Among Boys
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that the prevalence of autism is now 1 in 68 children. Based on CDC numbers, officials say the rate of Autism has increased again and has consistently over...
View ArticleChili's Cancels Autism Fund-Raiser for Controversial 'Anti-Vaccination' Group...
Recently the Chili's restaurant chain decided to cancel a planned fund-raiser for autism awareness when customers complained that the group set to receive the donations promotes "anti-vaccination"...
View ArticleAutistic Teen Victim of Sick Feces-Filled Ice Bucket Challenge Prank [VIDEO]
The Ice Bucket Challenge may be waning as a trend, but that didn’t stop a group of teenagers from playing a disturbing prank that could land them in legal trouble. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBrazen Thief Steals Christmas Present for Autistic Teen Right Off Porch
This is definitely not what Christmas is about. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleAutistic Boy, 6, Gets Amazing Gift When His Class Skips His Birthday Party
What started out as a heartbreaking birthday for one boy turned into a day he'll never forget. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleOnline Petition to Allow Student with Autism to Participate in Marcy...
There is a Change.org petition going around on social media for a young man named Joseph. Joseph is autistic and his school, Marcy Elementary, has decided it was best to exclude him from the...
View ArticleHow Did One Birthday Cake Photo Become an Internet Sensation?
Knowing the story behind this cake makes it just a wee bit sweeter. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool, 911 Employees On Leave After Student Wanders, Drowns
A 14-year-old autistic boy who wandered away from his New York school and apparently drowned was marked as being in class by three school employees even though surveillance video shows him getting off...
View ArticleFree Presentation On Autism Assessment And Treatment
Oneida, NY (WIBX) - April is Autism Awareness month. To spread knowledge, a presentation is being held at the Oneida Public Library on Monday, April 18th from 6 to 8. Continue reading…
View ArticleStudy Links Prenatal Antidepressants Intake With Autism
A study released by the Archives of General Psychiatry says children whose mothers took antidepressants during pregnancy are twice as likely to be autistic. The study suggests that the class of...
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