AUTISM

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Sixty golfers attended the third annual LDA Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Autism held March 21, 2022 at the Hollywood Beach Golf Resort. The event provided breakfast, lunch, a silent auction, raffles and prizes for the golfers. Sponsors included AKAM, Carillo and Xavier’s Cigar Lounge. Approximately $5,000 was raised for The Victory Center for autism and related disabilities, one of the top autism schools in the U.S., located in North Miami Beach. Founded in 2000 by Barry and Judi Nelson, the parents of a child with autism, The Victory Center is a nonprofit corporation that provides children with autism and related disabilities comprehensive individualized treatment.

One 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 children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

For Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

April has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the U.S., as a way to empower people living with autism and their families.

April is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Check out these events to embrace and support the autism community.

Autism may bring challenges for those who live with it, but celebrities with autism have shown they can overcome those challenges to achieve tremendous things and fulfill their dreams.

A Pembroke Pines is doing her part to increase understanding and support research funding for Autism; a spectrum disorder that affects 1-in-54-children in the U.S.

In honor and celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, InterContinental Miami hotel hosted a lighting ceremony, April 1, in which the 34-story building gleamed blue and light up Downtown Miami’s iconic skyline.

Siblings with autism have different genetic mutations Typically, it's been thought that when two children from the same family have autism, it's a result of the same genetic mutations. A new study from Autism Speaks suggests that this isn't always the case; the genes that lead to autism are much more varied. Dr. Malika Marshall reports.

Cancer drug could fight autism A recent discovery may lead to a new treatment for people with autism. Also, new data discoverd in the fight against diabetes. Bigad Shaban has some of the day's top medical stories.

Breaking through autism New research shows that 1 out of 68 children in the U.S. is afflicted with some form of autism - up 30 percent from two years ago. Lesley Stahl of "60 Minutes” brings us the remarkable story of one family that discovered an unlikely key to breaking through to their autistic child: the animated characters of Disney movies.

Autism rates soar due to increased awareness Doctors Holly Phillips and David Agus join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week’s top medical stories including a surprising surge in Autism cases and a new study that suggests breast cancer might be preventable.