Brandi Evans, CAS
City/State: Rancho Cucamonga, California
School/ Organizations: Caring For Autism
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BY STEVE WILLIAMS
New research has highlighted a possible link between autistic behavior and anorexia in girls and young women.
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By: Eitan Schwarz, MD FAACAP DLFAPA
There’s a lot at stake these days as mental health professionals are living through challenging times, with boundaries and functions shifting (mostly from economic forces and territorial disputes), and not always to the good. So I want to share some personal thoughts as a 40+ year practitioner and student of my profession who has worked with the gamut of mental health pros in many settings. As we explore new models of care, current practices must be considered.
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By ScienceDaily
In a new study looking at toddlers and preschoolers with autism, researchers found that children with better motor skills were more adept at socializing and communicating.
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By MICHELLE DIAMENT
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that a therapy often marketed for treating autism, cerebral palsy and other conditions is unproven and may “endanger their health.”
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By MICHELLE DIAMENT
Kids with autism are more likely to be bullied as they get older but the odds of victimization are influenced by a variety of factors, new research suggests.
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Article written by Dr. Temple Grandin (pictured above)
During my travels to many autism conferences I have observed many sad cases of people with autism who have successfully completed high school or college but have been unable to make the transition into the world of work. Some have become perpetual students because they thrive on the intellectual stimulation of college. For many able people with autism college years were their happiest (Szatmari et al., 1989).
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Kathleen E. Larkin MS, CCC-SLP, CAS
City/State: Coventry, Rhode Island
School/ Organizations: Burrillville School Department
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