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By Isabella Backman, October 15, 2024 
For decades, researchers have relied on animal models and post-mortem subjects to help unlock the key to certain social and communication differences that are hallmarks of autism. Now, a new study has uncovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people that is linked to the central features […]

Laura Slatkin, the founder of Nest, is committed to advancing the field of autism. Her son, David, is profoundly impacted by the disorder. In 2003, along with her husband and close colleagues, she co-founded NEXT for AUTISM, an organization dedicated to transforming the national landscape of services for people living with autism. For every Eau

COLT DODD 7:00 AM ON DECEMBER 16, 2024 Non-profit Casa Familia intends to open the first phase of “The Village of Casa Familia” in the first half of 2026. The community, which will include three phases, is geared toward individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization’s website shares that the first phase will yield a three-story

Miami-Dade County Commissioners at their Nov. 20 meeting unanimously elected Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez to serve as the next chair. Rodriguez previously served as the vice chair beginning his tenure in December 2022. “I am grateful to my colleagues for putting their trust in me, and I look forward to working with each of you as

By Yi-Jin Yu, Good Morning America Colin Farrell shared an update on his eldest son James, who has a genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome, in a new interview that aired Monday on “Good Morning America”. Farrell said his son’s Angelman syndrome doesn’t necessarily look the same as how it manifests in others who have the

What an unforgettable experience! We had SFACS had students go on their first flight ever to Orlando. It was truly a joy to watch them explore, laugh and make lasting memories. The flight was nothing short of amazing and the sleepover was an adventure all on its own! By Friends of South Florida Autism and

In the heart of downtown Clemson, South Carolina, the Shepherd Hotel is a community hub buzzing with locals and visitors. Like most hotels, the staff is what makes the difference. But here, the staff also makes it unique. Around 30% of the staff have an intellectual disability. Workers make between $13 and $18 per hour

An organization in Thailand is helping autistic people become socially and economically independent by channeling their talents into art. Click on the image above to watch on YouTube. By NHK World Japan

By Jan GreenOctober 30, 2024 Health systems, doctors need to be prepared for more autistic patients of all ages, Kaiser Permanente authors suggest A large analysis of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses over more than 10 years finds significant increases in young adults, women, and children in some racial or ethnic groups. The study was led

At the School Board Meeting of April 17, 2024, School Board Member Mary Blanco proffered agenda item B-3, recognizing Casa Familia, Inc. Casa Familia Inc. is a South Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by a group of families of loved ones living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Mobilized by the shared fear of