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Expert Panel Studying Proposed Changes In The Definition Of Autism

How do you draw the line between unusual and abnormal? This is what an expert panel of psychiatrists are dealing with when it comes to autism, a condition which now effects one in 100 people.

2012/01/20

Tavon ‘Vonnie’ Coats, 16 (credit: Bensalem Township Police)

Bensalem Police Seek Missing Autistic Teen

Police in Bensalem are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing autistic child.

2012/01/11

(Sen. Bob Casey listens as 'Please Touch' president Laura Foster speaks. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Sen. Bob Casey Hosts Autism Roundtable At ‘Please Touch’ Museum

Sen. Casey says the point of the roundtable was to learn about autism so he can help when it comes to authoring legislation to help those families.

2011/10/26

Penn Scientists Find Link Between Birth Weight And Autism

In their research, the scientists found autism is far more common in low birth weight babies in the general population.

2011/10/17

(Lojack Safetynet includes bracelets that can be semi-permanently attached to a person in danger, and handheld tracking devices. Credit: John McDevitt)

Company Offers Free Trial on People-Trackers In Philadelphia

The 1,500 free Lojack Safetynet bracelets will available for a half a year with no financial obligation to Philadelphians who have cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, autism, or Down syndrome.

2011/10/05

Exclusive: Thieves Steal Autistic Boy’s Basketball Hoop

Basketball is more than just a game to 11-year-old Ojay Harris. It’s a way of life. Tuesday morning Harris awoke to find that someone stole his basketball hoop.

2011/09/20

Health Watch: Risk of Autism in Siblings Significantly Higher Than Previously Thought

A surprising discovery about autism – it runs in families, among siblings, at rates higher than previously thought. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more.

2011/08/15

Chestnut Hill College To Offer Graduate Courses For Autism Caregivers

A local college is offering classes this fall for those who help adults on the autism spectrum.

2011/07/24

Parents of Autistic Students Sue School District of Philadelphia

Four parents are taking the School District of Philadelphia to court, claiming the district is illegally transferring autistic students among schools.

2011/06/21

Emotion High Over New Jersey Plan To Close Disability Home

Vito Colletti fears the state’s plans to close the Vineland Developmental Center by 2013 will happen, pushing his autistic daughter out of a place that he thought she could live for the rest of her life.

2011/06/19

Geni is six-years-old and suffers from autism. (AP)

CDC Recommends Autism Screening For Infants At 18 Months

There are many studies and reports released on Autism in any given year, but this is one of the most significant.

2011/04/28

Brotherly Love: 100 Miles For Autism

A New Jersey man is going to great lengths to help children with autism.

2011/04/27

Philadelphia Firefighter Rows DC-to-NYC For Autism Awareness

A Philadelphia fire department captain, touched by the plight of families who have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has decided to raise money and awareness for the cause by rowing from Washington, DC to New York City.

2011/04/27

Brotherly Love: Johnny’s Rainbow

A Delaware County family lost their child, but they found a way to honor his memory and help others at the same time.

2011/04/20

Ventnor Woman Makes Second Attempt At Bubble Blowing World Record

The mother of an autistic child in New Jersey tried to break the world record for most people simultaneously blowing bubbles across multiple locations Friday.

2011/04/15