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AWN Radio, Workshops, and an Invitation Back to the White House
Today is the kick-off to what looks like a really busy month for the autism community. With that said, please let us know what you or your organization has planned for April, and we will…
Read More →Not the Critic
Man in the Arena :: Citizenship in a Republic Theodore Roosevelt The Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910 “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man…
Read More →Meet Annie: ASD, Synesthesia, Blind and a Community Advisory Board Member Addressing Violence Against People with Disabilities
Annie W. lives in Oregon. She is on the autistic spectrum, as well as blind. Annie is actively involved in her local community, and serves on a community advisory board for a project designed to…
Read More →Karla Fisher: a Mom, Sr. Program Manager, and Professional Football Player
Elesia: Football, wow! Please share how you first became interested in the sport? Karla: When I was a child, I did not really have my own friends so much as I hung out with my older…
Read More →Claire Danes & Temple Grandin Win Golden Globe, Share an Emotional Moment
Clare Danes picked up a Golden Globe tonight for her portrayal of the famous professor, animal scientist, author, and woman with autism, Temple Grandin. The HBO Movie Temple Grandin, which was passed over for “best mini-series…
Read More →AWN Australia and USA Updates!
Katharine Annear, AWN’s International Director Australia, and Executive Director, Sharon daVanport met yesterday for a scheduled review to discuss organizational updates in the US and OZ. Katharine and Sharon are immensely pleased about both AWN…
Read More →Autism and the Internet Survey
Autism & the Internet Survey: currently recruiting new participants for an online research survey regarding autism and the Internet. They are in need of relatives of autistic people (especially siblings and parents) and anyone who…
Read More →One Year Anniversary for Taylor Morris’ Videos
One year ago, in January 2010, Taylor Morris posted a video wherein she offered positive advice and encouragement to others on the autism spectrum and their parents. Little did Taylor know that one year later…
Read More →Asperger Syndrome in the Media
Asperger Syndrome is a growing issue with children, as more and more are being diagnosed, and at earlier ages. Its acceptance has now become apparent in the media and how Aspergers and Asperger-like people are…
Read More →Allegations of Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced the settlement of a lawsuit filed to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. (NLC), a private, for-profit entity that operates a nationwide network…
Read More →Greetings and Salutations AWN Readers!
As AWN’s new Editorial Coordinator, I look forward to posting community news and tidbits, interviews, musings, and much more. I am thrilled to be working in this medum, and it will be a pleasure to get to…
Read More →Girls and Women with an ASD, Contribute to Our New Book!
Happy holidays and happy New Year everyone! I am the lead author of the book Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum, which many of you are familiar with, in part because of your contributions of your…
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