Month: January 2020

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County Commissioners approved funding for Project Lifesaver during a special meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Commissioners are giving $5,000 to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department to begin Project Lifesaver. It is a program that helps law enforcement search for wandering or lost individuals with cognitive conditions, such as autism […]Mercer… Continue reading Mercer County Commission approves funding for Project Lifesaver — WVNS

Children who show several repetitive behaviors — such as flapping their hands or spinning their toys — at their first birthday have nearly four times the risk of autism of children who don’t show repetitive behaviors. That’s the conclusion from a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Child Psychiatry and Psychology1.The… Continue reading Repetitive behavior in toddlers may signal autism

A detailed analysis of the behavior of 6,500 children suggests that five types of autism-related behaviors lumped together in current diagnostic guidelines should each be considered separately, researchers reported today at the 2016 International Meeting for Autism Research in Baltimore.Children with autism must show difficulties with social communication and at least two of four types… Continue reading Diagnostic manual may need to separate repetitive behaviors

Rhythmic, repetitive behaviors are a hallmark of autism. Hand-flapping, spinning in circles, body rocking, vocalizations such as grunting and muttering, and other habits can be disquieting to people unfamiliar with them. Scientists and clinicians have long puzzled over what these behaviors mean — and how to respond to them.For many years, experts thought repetitive movements… Continue reading Stimming, therapeutic for autistic people, deserves acceptance

As Raya Shields goes about her day, she sometimes rocks back and forth, flutters her hands and presses down on her eyelids with her fingers to create a kaleidoscope of visual patterns. Shields has ‘stimmed’ like this for as long as she can remember. She can be seen fidgeting with a piece of fabric in… Continue reading Rethinking repetitive behaviors in autism

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is spending their weekend in training. They are going through a course entitled, ‘Project Lifesaver’ that is aimed to better prepare those in uniform to interact with individuals with mental health issues or special needs. This includes Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome and other […]Deputies… Continue reading Deputies participate in ‘Project Lifesaver’ training — WMBB – mypanhandle.com

People in Ohio with a medically-diagnosed communication disability can voluntarily enroll in a statewide database.Ohio database available to identify those with disabilities to law enforcement — WKBN.com

CENTER MORICHES, N.Y. (AP) — A New York Police Department officer and his fiancee left the officer’s 8-year-old son in a garage overnight in freezingRead MoreNYPD officer charged in the death of his 8-year-old son — Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

Students with disabilities are often placed in seclusion, further isolated from peers. One sibling would no longer watch it happen to her little brother.Read More → Source: Seclusion Broke My Heart » The Aspergian

Researchers say girls with Autism may have less severe language delays than boys, which can make it difficult for clinicians to identify the need for an evaluation. Source: Autism Study: Females Often Diagnosed Later Due To Different Signs Of ASD | WBZ NewsRadio 1030

People with autism have more brain-related health problems, such as headaches and epilepsy, than typical people do, according to a survey of twins1. The study is the first to look at associations between autism and physical health problems among twins. The study found no association between autism and other physical conditions, such as gastrointestinal problems… Continue reading Autistic people have increased incidence of neurological problems

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A teenager with autism was found safe after he disappeared Wednesday morning. Police, firefighters and volunteers searched along Route 45 near Tolono to find him. They went to area businesses and even searched fields. The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office found him at the Illinois Terminal in Champaign. “[There was] a […]Missing… Continue reading Missing teenager with autism found safe — WCIA.com

The school will celebrate the new Hermosa neighborhood location Wednesday afternoon.‘The Place For Children With Autism’ Opens Wednesday — CBS Chicago

Lucas Oil Stadium had partnered with Alabama-based nonprofit KultureCity to officially become a sensory inclusive venue. The stadium now provides sensory bags including noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads for patrons who attend a game or event and need support.Lucas Oil becomes certified as sensory inclusive venue — WISH-TV |… Continue reading Lucas Oil becomes certified as sensory inclusive venue — WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic

The Michigan State Police issued an Endangered Missing Advisory Wednesday for two children who were last seen in Battle Creek.Authorities search for 2 Battle Creek children — WOODTV.com

The Mystic Krewe of Nyx, in conjunction with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, will celebrate the opening of the first of three inclusive playgrounds funded by Nyx on January 26.Mystic Krewe of Nyx announces grand opening of inclusive playground — WGNO

HEALTH The study, out of the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, looked at 40 kids in the Pacific Northwest between the ages of 5 and 7. PORTLAND, Ore. — Behavioral disorders in children could be tied to the bacteria in their gut. That’s according to some brand new research out of the University…Behavioral disorders… Continue reading Behavioral disorders in children tied to gut bacteria, study shows – KGW.com — News

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB)–Funding is on it’s way to Jackson County to assist with developing the Endeavor property in Marianna. The County has received $5,880,000 from the Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant. The funds will be used for the Jackson County Regional Employment Center project. The county will expand the McCallum Sweeney/Gulf Power ‘Certified Site’ by […]Jackson… Continue reading Jackson County receives grant to assist with developing Endeavor — WMBB – mypanhandle.com

Texas strategy reduces prescriptions without compromising care, Rutgers study finds Rutgers researchers have found that a Texas strategy to reduce anti-psychotic medication for children can serve as a model for other state Medicaid programs. The study was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. “Youth in the United States […]New… Continue reading New Policy Reduces Anti-Psychotic Medications in Foster Children — Autism.20