April is an important month for all those touched by autism. In the words of our CEO, Dr. Christian, “There is still much to be done, but I look with hope to the future.” Read the rest of his message.
Kids promote autism awareness on the MBTA
Our award-winning autism awareness campaign, “What Does Autism Look Like?” has returned to the MBTA this month. Posters on trains, buses, and subway cars throughout Greater Boston seek to show the human face of autism. Even if you can’t make it to Boston, you can watch the video and meet these special kids.
What does autism look like to you?
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Early diagnosis + effective treatment = success!
At 16 months, young Jack wasn’t talking or making eye contact. An assessment at the Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic in Randolph, Mass., confirmed autistic disorder. After a few months of intensive applied behavior analysis therapy, however, Jack was starting to say a few words. “Now he talks all the time!” says his mother. Read Jack’s story.
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May experts in the news
Christina Bock Giuliano, M.S., BCBA, Clinical/Program Director at our new May Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Clarksville, Tenn., co-authored Exceptional Parent’s April cover story which describes the challenges and successes of a little girl with Rett syndrome, a rare autism spectrum disorder. Read the article as a pdf.
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Parent Manual Coming Soon
This autism manual is the follow-up to the groundbreaking National Autism Center Educator Manual. More information will be available on our website soon. Educator Manuals are still available for purchase or free pdf download at the NAC website.
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