


In the United States, Autism Prevalence Has Increased to 1 in 59 Children
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released its newest report from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, an ongoing surveillance system that provides estimates on the prevalence of autism. What the Report Showed According to the...
Wandering Incidents During Holidays Significantly Increase Risk of Harm
With two recent deaths on Christmas and Christmas Eve, the National Autism Association is warning caregivers about the increased risks of autism-related wandering during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, a 15-year-old boy with autism died from injuries sustained after...
National Organization Helps Schools Prevent Autism-related Wandering
New Release For Immediate Release December 19, 2017 National Organization Helps Schools Prevent Autism-related Wandering Recent Cases of Missing Students Underscore Need for Awareness, Prevention Portsmouth, RI – A five-year-old student’s recent disappearance from a...
Recognizing Autism: Arizona Case Illustrates Need for Training
A bodycam video was released by Buckeye Police Department that showed an encounter between one of its officers and a 14-year-old boy with autism.