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Susan Boyle among those who find autism diagnosis a relief

Posted on December 9, 2013

Scott Heppell / AP Scottish singer Susan Boyle recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.   Susan Boyle, the Scottish singer, spent a lifetime believing she had “brain damage.” Christina Gleason, a …

Posted in 2013, Autism, Clinics, News, UCEDD, YearTagged Adults, Autism, Diagnosis, Megan Farley

Giizhik’s holiday cards for autism research available

Posted on October 30, 2013

Giizhik Klawiter has autism and began drawing at six years old as a therapeutic outlet. For the last five years, Giizhik and his brother Mino have designed holiday greeting cards and sold them in their …

Posted in 2013, Autism, News, YearTagged Fundraiser, Giizhik Klawiter

A Call for Open Access to Autism Diagnostic Tools

Posted on July 3, 2013

Few studies of autism prevalence have been conducted in low- and middle-income countries. Freely available screening and diagnostic tools could help address this disparity

Posted in 2013, Autism, Epidemiology, News, Research, UCEDD, YearTagged Autism, Diagnostic Tools, Maureen Durkin

Love In The Time of Autism

Posted on July 2, 2013

Every couple struggles with maintaining intimacy, and kids always add stress. But few people—including the parents themselves—understand the unique effect raising an autistic child can have on a union.

Posted in 2013, Autism, News, YearTagged Autism, Marital Relations, Sigan Hartley
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