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San Antonio has first-in-US program offering new approach for children with autism
Read full article: San Antonio has first-in-US program offering new approach for children with autismThe San Antonio-based Autism Community Network is now offering services for a new program called Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy, or PACT.
Empowering parents of special needs children as kids head back to school
Read full article: Empowering parents of special needs children as kids head back to schoolThe first few weeks of school can be exciting for children and their families, but they can also cause anxiety for some. A local autism community advocate shares some ways parents can help their children with autism ease some fears.
SAPD cadets learn how to respond to incidents involving people with autism
Read full article: SAPD cadets learn how to respond to incidents involving people with autismSan Antonio nonprofits have teamed up to create a training program to help San Antonio police cadets better understand autism spectrum disorders.
Avoiding toxic exposures could help prevents autism, ADHD, new UT Health San Antonio study finds
Read full article: Avoiding toxic exposures could help prevents autism, ADHD, new UT Health San Antonio study findsChemical intolerance could contribute to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and limiting toxic exposures could help prevent the disorders, a new study from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found.
Watch KSAT Community town hall as Walk for Autism celebrates 20 Years
Read full article: Watch KSAT Community town hall as Walk for Autism celebrates 20 YearsAdvocate and show your support for the autism community at Walk for Autism San Antoino and watch the KSAT Community town hall discussion about autism
Diet sodas, other aspartame-sweetened beverages linked to autism, UT Health San Antonio study finds
Read full article: Diet sodas, other aspartame-sweetened beverages linked to autism, UT Health San Antonio study findsDrinking even one diet soda a day during pregnancy or while breastfeeding could increase your male childās risk of autism, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
San Antonio mother shares how local nonprofit has changed her familyās life
Read full article: San Antonio mother shares how local nonprofit has changed her familyās lifeAny Baby Can San Antonio, which serves thousands of families with children and youth facing serious health or developmental challenges, is getting ready to host its biggest fundraiser of the year.
San Antonio Zoo partners with KultureCity to become sensory-inclusive
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo partners with KultureCity to become sensory-inclusiveIn partnership with KulureCity, San Antonio Zoo is now sensory-inclusive, providing a welcoming and accessible environment for all visitors and its Zoo Crew, according to a press release.
Teacherās perspective: āIf you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autismā
Read full article: Teacherās perspective: āIf you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autismāA teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
Laredo mom pulls up roots for the sake of her son with autism
Read full article: Laredo mom pulls up roots for the sake of her son with autismA single mother from Laredo, Sandy Martinez, said she has āa knot her in stomachā but has no regrets about pulling up roots and moving to San Antonio to give her 23-year-old son, who has autism, a better chance in life.
Texas A&M-San Antonio launches first autism institute in South Texas to provide critical resources in south Bexar County
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio launches first autism institute in South Texas to provide critical resources in south Bexar CountyMany local families often have difficulty getting access to basic autism services in Bexar County. A new institute at Texas A&M-San Antonio wants to reverse those trends.
āWhat should more people understand about autism?ā Your responses are so important to read
Read full article: āWhat should more people understand about autism?ā Your responses are so important to readConsidering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weād ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youāve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Tell us: Whatās something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: Whatās something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weād ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youāve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
5 activities for children with autism whoāve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
Read full article: 5 activities for children with autism whoāve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemicOne way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a childrenās developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
Rare genetic disorder Williams Syndrome can mimic autism; advocates say itās often diagnosed late
Read full article: Rare genetic disorder Williams Syndrome can mimic autism; advocates say itās often diagnosed lateSince 5-year-old Daisy was a baby, her family knew something was different about her.
āUnderstanding, accepting, embracing:ā How these twins with autism inspire their community
Read full article: āUnderstanding, accepting, embracing:ā How these twins with autism inspire their communityFor Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Aspergerās syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
Is autism āawarenessā enough? Some advocate for Autism Acceptance Month
Read full article: Is autism āawarenessā enough? Some advocate for Autism Acceptance MonthApril has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the U.S., as a way to empower people living with autism and their families.