A reminder from the federal Food and Drug Administration: One thing that is important to know about autism up front: There is no cure for autism. So, products or treatments… read more →
Via Spectrum: Nearly half of adults with autism live with a family member and about one in five is unemployed, according to a new analysis. Only 5 percent have ever… read more →
The 23rd Annual Minnesota Autism Conference will be held April 25-28, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place. During the conference, experts, educators, therapists, direct support… read more →
Important informaton from the federal Food and Drug Administration about false treatment claims concerning autism: One thing that is important to know about autism up front: There is no cure… read more →
Via Disability Scoop: New research suggests that a quick questionnaire may be highly accurate at flagging children for autism. In 88 percent of cases, the so-called Psychological Development Questionnaire, or… read more →
This case summary was prepared by LRHP intern Eleanor Richardson. In the recent case of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District the U.S. Supreme Court held that a school… read more →
In Minnesota, 50 percent of people with intellectual disabilities and 40 percent of people with physical disabilities who are unemployed, want to work, according to recent surveys. This year Gov.… read more →
Minnesotans with disabilities and their families can save for goods and services to improve their lives under the new Minnesota ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Plan, which opened this… read more →
“I’m not just an autistic kid anymore, I have climbed a freaking mountain” wrote Colin Eldred-Cohen on the release of children’s book, The Fire Truck Who Got Lost. Eldred-Cohen is… read more →