Bipartisan legislation to support and pursue remedies and interventions for the 1.5-million children with autism has been approved unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives.
You're a parent of a child who's described as neurotypical, but a classmate of your child is on the autism spectrum. Before you plan a playdate or a large gathering like a birthday party for your kid, what do you need to know about autism?
The 6th Annual Strike Out Autism Challenge raises awareness of the disorder and money for programs for students on the spectrum in Ocean and Monmouth Counties to learn life skills and prepare for the world awaiting them.
The researchers advise that it be implemented in the context of standard pediatric care, and they believe the questionnaire deserves wider application and study.
The Bancroft Raymond & Joanne Welsh Campus for children's programs officially opened Dec. 18, and as of the first week of the New Year, classes are in session.
In the last decade, increased awareness of autism, and New Jersey's highest-in-the-nation rate, has prompted families with children on the spectrum to seek entertainment options that cater to the specific traits of these kids.