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US Autism Association World Autism Conference & Exposition
Opening Doors with Dr. Temple Grandin.

18th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference 2023 – September 14th & 15th   Welcome! The University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders is proud to announce the 18th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference. This year's conference will feature keynote presentations by: Kelsey Martin, MD, PhD Executive Vice President, SFARI & Simons Fou...

Why more children are being diagnosed with autism and what it means for their families New CDC data revealed an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. The report shows in 2020, one out of every 36 children in America was diagnosed with autism. In 2018, that figure was one in 44, and in 2010, it was one in 68. Amna Nawaz discussed the findings with Dena Gass...

Prevalence of autism among 8-year-olds rises to new high, CDC report shows For the first time, the overall prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among 8-year-old girls surpassed 1% across 11 CDC sites

Thank you Wal-Mart for supporting Autism Awareness Month in April. Pictures taken by an iSocial supporter in McAllen, TX.

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Autism rates rise again. Why experts say many kids are still 'invisible to the system.' Many factors are likely to contribute to rising autism rates, including that diagnoses among kids of color have been catching up to white children.

Celebrating women in autism science

For this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, Spectrum is highlighting 31 women making a mark on autism research. The following photographs show these scientists in the lab and beyond the bench, and include links to profiles that explore their work and their lives in greater depth.

Celebrating women in autism science | Spectrum | Autism Research News For this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, Spectrum is highlighting 31 women making a mark on autism research.

Gene Mutation Linked to Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells

Gene Mutation Linked to Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells A new study led by Rutgers University has highlighted the potential of innovative techniques in understanding and studying mental disorders. A new study led by scientists at Rutgers University has uncovered new insights into the underlying brain mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The stu

Study: Even With Fivefold Increase, Autism Likely Undercounted

Study: Even With Fivefold Increase, Autism Likely Undercounted New research suggests that autism prevalence rose as much as 500% in recent decades, but it still may be underdiagnosed.

We have two openings for someone over 18 for an iSocial “Professional Communications and Leadership Skills” workshop staring in 4 weeks. This is the Zoom delivered evening program for adults on the spectrum who want the skills and confidence to continue their education, get a job or get a better job and make friends. Our program is used by large companies for their employees. It is also available to the public. This an extensive case-based program with real world role play labs and 5 life aid tools that the participants take with them. We are matching 6 adults based on age, abilities and interests. The 4 already enrolled are starting college or looking for a job or advancement. We do have advanced sessions for people already employed by companies like IBM but this group of 6 is for people just starting out. If you want to know more about the program FB message me here. If you email me at [email protected] let me know that you are also in this FB group because we provide a discount.
If you have another minute, here is a quick story. We had a 20-year-old living with his grandmother. He had no friends and rarely left the house after graduating high school. Now he is doing well in a JuCo, has a part time job and told the group he is asking a girl out for a date. (Dating, driving a car and jobs are big topics). Here is what the grandmother told her friends about iSocial. “Our grandson has learned so much!! I can’t recommend it enough. We’ve seen social skills, self-esteem, job skills, and communication improvement. An added benefit has been the friendship building as well. As I said, it is truly amazing. It flows so naturally even though there is a format and is guided by professionals. It is the best programs he has been a part of and he looks forward to the meeting every week.” If you are interested, we’ll set up an interview.

“Disability service providers across the nation are overwhelmingly turning away new referrals, shutting down programs and services and struggling to maintain standards and there’s no relief in sight.
Findings released this month from a survey of 718 organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities nationally show that providers are continuing to shrink more than two years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic set the beleaguered sector into a tailspin.”

Disability Service Provider Crisis Worsening, Survey Finds Disability service providers across the nation are overwhelmingly turning away new referrals, shutting down programs and services and struggling to maintain standards and there's no relief in sight.

Our research partners at Brown University are conducting a study examining the challenges experienced by adolescents and young adults age 12-24 with ASD. Please see the study flyer below for more information. If you are interested in participating, you may contact the Brown study team directly at [email protected] or complete the contact form at https://redcap.link/rays and a member of the study team will contact you shortly.

Check out our FREE MPACT trainings during September! All you have to do is click on the link below to register for one or all available trainings: https://www.missouriparentsact.org/training/

iSocial is a successful social skills development program for people with autism. An $8 million university project. 17 independent studies verify efficacy. Students develop skills with 5 cohorts matched from across the country in 32 evening zoom sessions.
See this video about a new program for high school seniors.
Contact Meggan at [email protected] , register for a free webinar at https://www.isocl.net/webinar.

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$345K grant will help KU study factors that predict success of autism intervention Project will recruit 40 KC-area children with autism and minimal verbal communication

"Autism now is not something rare."

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New Research Finds Autism More Prevalent Than Expected Despite a plateau of new cases, the overall prevalence of autism is much higher than expected.

Classified for years as "intellectually disabled," a young man's education, and later success, took a dramatic turn thanks to one teacher's thoughtful instruction. Harvard Extension School graduate Dan Bergmann tells of his journey.

Dan Bergmann on his autism, and a breakthrough lesson Classified for years as "intellectually disabled," a young man's education, and later success, took a dramatic turn thanks to one teacher's thoughtful instru...

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