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Have You Volunteered Lately?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by all about autism

I would like to share a few thoughts about the importance of volunteerism in our society today. The need for services for children and adults with autism is growing exponentially while funding is significantly declining. Each of us should ask … Continue reading →

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Meet the Robots

Posted on June 12, 2012 by all about autism

On Thursday, June 14, we will be presenting, “Conversation with Brendan: Robots, Grandkids and Autism.” For those who will not be able to attend, I thought I would provide you with a brief update on the project. Planning for the … Continue reading →

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Surviving Summer Travels

Posted on June 7, 2012 by all about autism

Now that summer vacation is almost upon us, I thought I would share a few tips about traveling, as many of us save our “trips” for this time of the year. Whether you are traveling by car or by airplane, … Continue reading →

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Update: Student Eligibility

Posted on June 5, 2012 by all about autism

In an April blog, I discussed how Eric Dompierre, a 19-year old student with Down Syndrome, might not be eligible to play football and basketball during his senior year of high school because of the age limit for sports eligibility … Continue reading →

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Pull-to-Sit Test

Posted on May 31, 2012 by all about autism

We all know the importance of early intervention for children with autism. We are constantly striving for earlier and more accurate diagnosis. That is why there is such interest from the wire services in a study that demonstrated weak head … Continue reading →

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Updates from IMFAR

Posted on May 29, 2012 by all about autism

The International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) was held this month in Toronto. This meeting attracts nearly 2,000 participants and presents research from basic science to potential new treatments. Since few of us have the opportunity to attend these innovative … Continue reading →

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What Factors Increase the Risk of Autism?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by all about autism

There is much discussion among those in the autism community about certain factors that may increase the risk of autism. Many theories and studies are out there – genetics, prenatal environment, vaccines – the list goes on and on. Recently, … Continue reading →

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Young Adults With Autism

Posted on May 22, 2012 by all about autism

The first question I asked when learning that my son Ryan had an autism spectrum disorder was “What would his future look like?” Up until then, I presumed that he would attend the University of Notre Dame, as my father, … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Autism Issues by Dr. Joseph Barber

Posted on May 18, 2012 by all about autism

For those of you in the Erie area, my brother Dr. Joe Barber will be presenting Tuesday night, May 22, his first lecture at the Barber National Institute Forum from 6:00-7:15 p.m. His topic, “Upcoming Changes in the Diagnosis of … Continue reading →

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Defining Autism…Again

Posted on May 17, 2012 by all about autism

In early April, we discussed the planned revision of the medical definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in DSM V. The proposed definition of Autism, which would eliminate Asperger Syndrome and “pervasive developmental disorder,” was criticized when researchers at Yale … Continue reading →