Thousands of scientific experts have come forward to proclaim that while they have no idea what on earth could be causing the dramatic rise in autism among small children, they are 100% totally sure it's definitely not vaccines.
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2023 @ 11:36 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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The U.K.’s largest pediatric gender clinic has been accused in a new book of medicalizing teens with comorbidities, including more than a third of patients who showed signs of “moderate to severe” autism.
Published: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 @ 11:28 pm
By: Daily Wire
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State employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a new ally in preparing for career advancement or change at their current job.
Published: Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 @ 6:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Pilot program launching in July will provide career coaching to support career success and advancement
Published: Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 8:05 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as World Autism Month in North Carolina to raise awareness and recognize individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and organizations working to support them.
Published: Sunday, April 24th, 2022 @ 12:35 am
By: Governor's Office
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CDC lied and destroyed the proof
Published: Sunday, June 20th, 2021 @ 6:47 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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Bipartisan Bill Called “Game-Changer” for Families
Published: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 @ 9:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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LiNC-IT, a state-developed internship program for people with autism, is at the forefront of an effort to bring more neurodiversity into the workplace
Published: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 @ 10:35 am
By: Governor's Office
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Legislation Called a “Game-Changer” for NC Families
Published: Thursday, March 18th, 2021 @ 12:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) and Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) filed companion legislation (HB 91 and SB 103) to reduce and streamline unnecessary regulations to improve and expand access to care for children with autism.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 @ 8:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Commander-in-chief recently signed new legislation that will allow for much more research into this spectrum disorder — here's how it will help America's kids
Published: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 @ 7:31 pm
By: LifeZette
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Litwa, an assistant professor of anatomy and cell biology at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, studies the mechanisms by which the brain cells form connections with one another to share information with each other.
Published: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
By: ECU News Services
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This week, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to help families locate missing loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, autism and related conditions unanimously passed the U.S. Senate
Published: Friday, December 22nd, 2017 @ 9:12 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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What's not to like about a rock 'n roll concert at an intimate venue? One that's easy to get to, with free parking, and a drinks truck offering fun mixed drinks along with wine and beer?
Published: Sunday, October 29th, 2017 @ 3:25 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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When Julian Bloom was 18 months old, doctors diagnosed him with autism and said he had a severe sensory and auditory processing disorder.
Published: Thursday, December 29th, 2016 @ 12:29 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Bob Casey (D-PA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) sent a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committee
Published: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 @ 3:44 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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This week the Burr campaign will continue to highlight Senator Burr's work to provide North Carolina families with greater financial flexibility for their children's future
Published: Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 @ 1:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are recognizing World Autism Awareness Month and Day
Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 @ 8:08 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter calling for an immediate postponement of planned reductions to TRICARE's reimbursement rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
Published: Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 9:10 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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A driving program developed by East Carolina University graduate students is steering some local teens with autism toward greater independence.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 10:22 am
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory expanded insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by signing the Autism Health Insurance Coverage Act into law today at a ceremony in Charlotte.
Published: Saturday, October 17th, 2015 @ 6:11 am
By: McCrory Communications
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A researcher at East Carolina University has been studying what parents of children with autism spectrum disorder know and how they make decisions about genetic testing.
Published: Monday, June 15th, 2015 @ 2:34 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light both the Executive Mansion and the Western Residence in Asheville in blue this evening after sunset to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
Published: Friday, April 3rd, 2015 @ 4:16 am
By: Chris Downey
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For teenagers with autism, the normal challenges of high school are amplified.
Published: Monday, August 11th, 2014 @ 11:07 am
By: ECU News Services
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Children with communication delays related to autism and other disorders are learning about making friends while improving their verbal skills at East Carolina University’s Pirate Speech Camp.
Published: Monday, July 28th, 2014 @ 5:31 pm
By: ECU News Services
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n anonymous gift of $1 million will enable the Family Autism Center at East Carolina University to increase professional staff and expand services for people with autism in eastern North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, July 24th, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
By: ECU News Services
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The North Carolina Senate is preparing to finalize a bill approved last year by the state's House of Representatives mandating more universal health insurance coverage for autism services.
Published: Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 @ 7:08 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won't stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal. "He would just repeat the last word that was said to him," she said.
Published: Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 @ 8:58 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April 2, 2014 as "World Autism Awareness Day" and the entire month of April as "World Autism Awareness Month," encouraging citizens to cultivate a better understanding of autism and its prevalence in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, April 6th, 2014 @ 10:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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