Changes in DSM-5 Autism Definition Could Negatively Impact Millions

Autism organizations concerned that autism diagnostic changes will jeopardize services, impair tracking, and disrupt research around the globe. WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Proposed changes to the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders in the...

DTE Hosts Autism Safety Training Class

Agencies from across the state are participating in autism safety training on Tuesday. The training, led by autism safety expert, Dennis Debbaudt, is taking place at DTE Energy Headquarters in Detroit and webcast to virtual sites throughout the state.

Autism Workshop in Ghana - Press Release

The World Health Organization estimates that 20% of children worldwide are affected by a disabling mental illness. Developmental disabilities worldwide are commonly underreported which poses a problem for the caregiver and individuals affected by the illness as they get older and enter society.

Walking The Talk For Autism

OF ALL STRIPES -- At the sixth Angels Walk for Autism, the many faces of autism are represented, including performers with autism.   MANILA, Philippines — The frontliners of Angels Walk last January 22 had already come full circle from their walk around SM Mall of Asia, but they had to wait to enter Music Hall again. The walk of more than 5,000 angels advocating for autism was so long that the ...

Life with autism filled with challenges

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Edlyn Peña felt like she had lost some part of her son. Her “a-ha moment” came in January 2010, during a party for Diego’s second birthday. While family and friends gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” to the little boy, Diego looked down at his feet, seemingly unaware of the celebration happening around him. read more