Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and other stars headlining annual comedy event benefiting autism programs Wednesday, October 25 by ABC NewsA who's who of comedy — including Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart and Amy Schumer — are gearing up to make people laugh for a good cause.On December 11 at New York City's Beacon Theatre, the charity Next for Autism will once again... Read More.
Parents of non-verbal boy with autism demand answers after video shows school employee striking son Thursday, September 14 by ABC News(DAYTON, Ohio) -- The parents of a non-verbal boy with autism are demanding answers after surveillance video appeared to show a Dayton Public Schools (DPS) employee striking their son, causing him to fall to the ground."He wasn't doing anything wrong," Taneshia Lindsay, mother of... Read More.
How adults diagnosed with autism navigate changes Thursday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When many people think of autism and an initial diagnosis, they think of children. A growing number of adults are learning they have autism, and their condition has gone untreated for years."The Bachelor" star Demi Burnett, 28, sat down for an interview... Read More.
South Carolina autism clinic director indicted by federal jury for allegedly defrauding Medicaid out of thousands Thursday, May 18 by ABC News(GREENVILLE, S.C.) -- A South Carolina woman who ran an autism clinic is facing federal charges of health care fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina.Stamatina "Nina" Bourret, 41, from Greenville -- 200 miles northwest of Charleston --... Read More.
4th annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair held this weekend Saturday, April 22 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – This weekend is the 4th annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair presented by New Story Schools.
Mom challenges others to learn about autism with new children’s book Friday, April 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Texas mom whose two kids have autism is challenging others to learn about autism spectrum disorder this April, which happens to be Autism Acceptance Month.It's an issue close to Tiffany Hammond's heart, not only because the condition affects her family,... Read More.
Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in children, but it’s not necessarily bad news Friday, March 24 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Overall, the report found that about 1 in 36, or 2.8%, of 8-year-olds... Read More.
Study finds autism rates have tripled among young kids: What to know Friday, January 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Autism is on the rise among young children, according to a new study.The study, published Thursday in the journal Pediatrics, found that autism rates tripled over the last 16 years.Researchers at Rutgers University looked at more than 4,000 8-year-olds in the... Read More.
Sunny 106 and New Story Schools present Sensory Santa today Saturday, December 17 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Do you have a child that is sensitive to noise or crowds?Seeing Santa can be a sensory overloading experience.To... Read More.
Penn State DuBois kicks off Diversity, Arts, and Lecture series with AJ Wilkerson Wednesday, August 31 by Louise BennettDuBois - Penn State DuBois opened their Diversity, Arts, and Lecture series with stand-up comedian AJ Wilkerson last night.In a surprise guest appearance, Jake Ruble opened for Wilkerson, talking about his struggle with drugs and 16-year sobriety in between his comedic performance.AJ Wilkerson, also... Read More.
