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Assault on Autism Student a Sobering Reminder for Families
Among the many autism-related stories I have read, written and edited over the years, there are some that have left a profound and lasting impact on me. Stories involving wandering-related deaths...
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Agency Involved in Autism Case No Stranger to Controversy
How Much Longer?? In a follow up to our most recent update on Ayn Van Dyk, there have been more disturbing details brought to our attention that are worth passing along. Apparently, this is not the...
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Student with Autism Mistreated, Abused with Spray Bottle
Courtesy: MyFoxHouston.com A disturbing story has emerged from Deer Park, Texas, where a teacher has been accused of verbally mocking, taunting and in some cases, abusing children with autism and other...
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Justice Sought for Autistic Girl Seized by Canadian Government
Ayn Van Dyk Today is day 271. This represents the number of days Ayn Van Dyk has been held by Canadian authorities and kept away from her family. It also represents how long one British Columbia father...
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21 Jump Street Movie Ignites Autism Controversy
Sony Pictures The blogosphere has been abuzz the last few days about an emerging controversy involving the new "21 Jump Street" movie starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube. The movie, set...
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Donald Trump Jumps Into Autism-Vaccine Controversy
Donald Trump is a well-known celebrity entrepreneur who has never been afraid to speak his mind. Earlier this month, he decided to weigh in on the autism-vaccine controversy on Fox & Friends, a...
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Italian Court Links MMR Vaccine to Autism
istockphoto.com/doug4537 An interesting (and largely unreported) story out of Italy has been making the rounds this past week, once again giving new life to the contentious autism-vaccine debate. In...
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MSNBC Host Suggests Colorado Shooter James Holmes Has Autism
As details continue to emerge about Colorado ‘Dark Knight’ murder suspect James Holmes, many media figures are beginning discuss his background, upbringing, mental health and overall state-of-mind....
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Restraint and Seclusion: The Dark Secret of American Schools
I recently examined the events in Newtown through the lens of special education in this country, contending it is a broken system in need of as much attention as gun control and mental health. Out of...
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Autism and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Debate Continues
An article published today by the New Jersey Star-Ledger entitled "Questions, risks surround hyperbaric chamber treatments for autistic children" is an interesting story addressing the pros and cons of...
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