Autism is frequently in the news because of it's global impact on so many areas of society. The autism community should welcome news stories on the condition, because it raises awareness and helps educate the public. There's nothing quite like free advertising. One can find some interesting studies and insight in autism news. However, not all news is accurate or helpful, but every positive has a negative.
Here's links to some of the latest headlines from a variety of diverse places and perspectives found at the time this post was written or updated. Any bias or agendas of the news writers are their opinion alone and not that of Autism Light.
Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism
About 10% of Autistic Kids "Bloom" With Therapy: Study
Doctors Want to Redefine Autism: Parents Worried
Obama on World Autism Day
Young Man With Autism Appeals to Obama
About 10% of Autistic Kids "Bloom" With Therapy: Study
Doctors Want to Redefine Autism: Parents Worried
Obama on World Autism Day
Young Man With Autism Appeals to Obama
There are a variety of resources to keep up on the latest Autism News. Here's a short list. Use your own judgment if they can help you in your autism journey. Autism Light does not endorse all news stories from these external websites.
- Alltop - Autism News
- The Autism Newswire is operated by Curtis Mayben (Autism Light #51).
- Autism News Reader (Mobile Phone App)
- Autism Speaks - News
- The Medical News Today: Autism
- Science Daily: Autism
- Topix - Autism News
Please leave a comment if you have other sources of Autism News.
This spotlight topic was originally published on April 7, 2012. It will be updated as warranted.
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