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Safety Measures for a Wandering Child

Posted on August 7, 2012 by all about autism

Every mother’s greatest fear: You look up and your child is gone! Perhaps your child decided to go sit down, or he may be deliberately running off, or he is simply wandering. In any case, you are in a panic … Continue reading →

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New App for Kids with Autism

Posted on August 2, 2012 by all about autism

I had an opportunity this winter to attend a presentation by Interbots. Founded in 2005, Interbots is a spin-off of the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center. The company specializes in the design and construction of custom interactive characters, both … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged apps, asd, autism, autism research, barber institute, barber national institute, children, erie, interbots, iPad, popchilla's world, technology | 3 Comments

Autism News: Medication Announcement

Posted on June 21, 2012 by all about autism

Yesterday, pharmaceutical giant, Roche, announced a partnership with Seaside Therapeutics to speed up the development medications for use in the treatment of autism. Click below to read more about the collaboration: New Alliance for Developing Autism Medication For those of you in … Continue reading →

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Make Autism Services a Priority Now

Posted on April 3, 2012 by all about autism

The rate of autism has increased 78% in the past decade, yet the future of autism services has not been part of our national dialogue. More children and families need our help in coping with this disorder in schools and … Continue reading →

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Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness

Posted on March 29, 2012 by all about autism

Countries from every continent will come together on Monday, April 2 to mark World Autism Awareness Day. In spite of their many differences in size, culture and economics, these countries share a concern about what has become the world’s fastest growing disability. … Continue reading →