by Dan DeMarle | Dec 30, 2024 | Autism, Autism Research
“A new study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior has found that adolescent rats modeled with autism-like symptoms showed significant improvements in brain function and cognitive abilities after regular treadmill exercise. These findings suggest...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 30, 2024 | ADHD, Autism, Autism Research, Other Health Impairment, Poverty
“Autistic children who are born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to exhibit heightened symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during mid-childhood and adolescence compared to those born in more resource-rich areas, according to...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 17, 2024 | Autism, Autism Research
“The federal government committed tens of millions of dollars to promote research and services for people with autism. The United States Senate Committee on Appropriations recently approved $84 million in total funding for programs dedicated to autism spectrum...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 10, 2024 | Autism, Autism Research
Caregiver well-being has long been a topic of discussion in the autism community. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), the federal advisory committee that coordinates and provides policy recommendations to the multiple government agencies that provide...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 25, 2024 | Autism, Autism Research
“It’s no coincidence that board games are popular among people with autism. And yet, we are only just learning about how they could help in the design of future wellbeing initiatives and social enrichment activities for those with autistic traits. Autism...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 25, 2024 | Autism, Health Care, Health Insurance
Since 2011 NY State has required meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. New York’s autism insurance bills, S 4005-A and A 6305A, were enacted in 2011 and became effective on November 1, 2012. Prior to that Autism was considered a preexisting...
