By Tammy L, on January 11th, 2012%
 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND GOOGLE TEAM UP TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON AUTISM SPECTRUM
Researchers use workshops to teach job skills and to learn more about families with children on the autism spectrum
These days, we hear a lot about the disorder of autism, but researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that [...] . . . → Read More: University of Utah & Google Team Up for Kids with Autism
By Tammy L, on January 1st, 2012%
 Based on personal experiences with autism by screenwriter, author and activist Kuniaki Yamashita, Drive Me to the Sea lands on New York shores for the first time after playing more than 200 venues worldwide since its 2009 debut. The January 20, one-night-only screening features an introduction and Q&A with Yamashita, who is joined by communication [...] . . . → Read More: Perceptions of Disability Challenged in Breakthrough Japanese Road Movie
By Tammy L, on December 31st, 2011%
 Even as a child, Natalie Davis ’12 knew her younger brother Trevor was different.
While most 3-year-olds can produce basic coherent sentences, Trevor’s verbal skills didn’t reach that point until he was 6 or 7 years old. While Natalie was invited to countless parties in school, Trevor ate lunch alone every day.
Trevor was eventually diagnosed with an autism [...] . . . → Read More: Oles create an ‘Awesome’ club for children with autism
By Tammy L, on November 24th, 2011%
 I would like to let you all know about an autism speech and language therapy center called BY YOUR SIDE. Due to the success of their Burr Ridge, IL facility, BY YOUR SIDE is opening a second location in Schaumburg, IL. BY YOUR SIDE has a unique design that creates a comfortable home-like environment that [...] . . . → Read More: BY YOUR SIDE Opens a Second Autism Center
By Tammy L, on November 7th, 2011%
 November is National Adoption Awareness month and today, JAKKS is launching a 10-day online auction on eBay of celebrity lookalike Cabbage Patch Kids.
Celebrities including Steven Tyler, Al Roker, Katherine Heigl, Kristin Chenoweth and Raven Symone are recreated as unique, one-of-a kind Cabbage Patch Kids that will be auctioned on eBay with proceeds benefitting Children’s Action [...] . . . → Read More: JAKKS Set to Auction Celebrity Cabbage Patch Kids for Charity 11-7-11
By Tammy L, on October 23rd, 2011%
 Through Nov. 2, the “Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart” campaign encourages pet lovers to share their favorite pet tales with Purina and Kroger online at www.TalesForThePetLoversHeart.com.
For each story shared, Purina and Kroger will make a $1 donation, up to $25,000, to be divided equally among participating animal welfare organizations.
Pet lovers can complete an online [...] . . . → Read More: Purina and Kroger Launch Fourth Annual “Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart” Campaign
By Tammy L, on September 9th, 2011%
 As children across the country return to school, JetBlue Airways encourages readers to nominate their local library for a chance to win $10,000 in Random House Children’s Books. Nominated libraries will also be entered to win a family vacation to the amazing Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau Bahamas from JetBlue Getaways.
The airline’s initiative is [...] . . . → Read More: Nominate Your Local Library to Win $10,000 in Random House Children’s Books
By Tammy L, on August 31st, 2011%
 (ARA) – As the mom of a teenage boy about to enter his sophomore year of high school, Erin Paul naturally thinks about the usual milestones her son will reach on the way to adulthood.
But for Paul, there’s a twist. She not only thinks about her son’s interest to continue his education at a visual [...] . . . → Read More: The Financial Future Can Be Tough for Families With a Child on the Autism Spectrum
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