Autism News
Press Conference at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)
By alex on May 12, 2011
At the official press conference, scientists discussed key studies to be presented during IMFAR. David Amaral, Ph.D., the President of the International Society for Autism Research,...
The Running Man – Wrong Planet’s New Health Column
By alex on October 3, 2010
My three biggest accomplishments so far have been receiving my Associate of Arts Degree, High School Diploma, and rising to a level of physical...
URGENT ACTION ALERT: HR 4247 Going to Committee This Week
By alex on February 3, 2010
We have just been informed that H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act is going to be marked up by the House Education and Labor Committee this coming Thursday. In order to avoid amendments to the legislation that could potentially weaken the bill's ability to protect students, it is important we send a clear message to Congress to pass H.R. 4247 and to keep it strong. This is a crucial period for the...
Tell PETA to Stop Exploiting the Autistic Community (Got Autism Billboard)
By alex on October 6, 2008
Recently, the organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) launched a new ad campaign entitled, "Got Autism?", misleadingly implying that the consumption of milk is associated with the cause of the autism spectrum. PETA is misinforming the public about autism and thus joining a long line of unscrupulous groups that have sought to try and spread fear about autism as a means of pushing their particular agendas.
Disability Community Responds to Hateful Comments by Michael Savage
By alex on July 24, 2008
As many of you have already heard, this past week talk radio personality Michael Weiner, better known on the air as Michael Savage, made several outrageous remarks in regards to autism, including, "Now, you want me to tell you my opinion on autism, since I'm not talking about autism? A fraud, a racket…I'll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out. That's what autism is. What do...
X-Files Star Amanda Peet Speaks Out Against Anti-Vaccine Autism Groups
By alex on July 18, 2008
Peet's comments are consistent with the medical...
Bail4Jail: A shameful image of Autism
By alex on June 7, 2008
Please note that I do support fundraising campaigns for autism if their...
It’s Autism Awareness Month – Here are some Tips
By alex on April 15, 2008
April is the month for Autism Awareness and it got me thinking. I thought about what we could do to create more awareness and understanding during this month and came up with something I think would be a great different approach.
Let’s start off and continue the month by communicating. I believe the best way we can understand autism as well as understanding the so called “normal” world is by opening our minds and having honest...
Let’s start off and continue the month by communicating. I believe the best way we can understand autism as well as understanding the so called “normal” world is by opening our minds and having honest...
ASAN Delivers Speech to Florida Autism Task Force
By alex on April 3, 2008
For International Autism Awareness Day, Ari Ne'eman delivered the following testimony to the Florida Autism Task-force.
Thank you for this opportunity to address the first meeting of the Florida Autism Task Force on today, the first World Autism Day. My name is Ari Ne'eman and I am here today in my capacity as the President of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a volunteer non-profit organization run by and for adults and youth on...
Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks
By alex on April 1, 2008
"We decided to announce the deal today because this is the first day of Autism Awareness Month" said Wrong Planet founder Alex Plank....