Legislators vote to mandate autism coverage
New York lawmakers have approved legislation to require health insurance companies to provide coverage for screening, diagnosis and lifetime treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The bill passed in...
View ArticleSurf lessons open new vistas for disabled kids
The lesson begins on the beach with a youngster lying on a surfboard more than twice her size. After some brief orientation, the child, joined by a world-class surfing coach, is soon paddling about 30...
View ArticleFive decades of caring for the developmentally disabled
Approaching its 50th year, Developmental Disabilities Institute provides services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI has been one of the largest service...
View ArticleWhitsons’ new menu takes aim at autism
A culinary stalwart is hoping to capitalize on mounting evidence linking certain food additives to autism. Whitsons Culinary Group, an Islandia enterprise, has introduced a menu of gluten-, soy- and...
View ArticleGitomer: A different perspective on winning and losing
Simon has autism. Simon loves to win. Actually Simon needs to win, and thrives on coming in first. Simon also HATES to lose, and some of his autistic symptoms manifest themselves when he can’t claim,...
View ArticleMusic to jog the forgetful mind
Whether in the car, running in the park or at the office, many of us don’t go anywhere without our customized music playlists. Understanding the importance of music, along with the science of how music...
View ArticleLabor depts host LI job fair for the disabled
The departments of labor for Nassau and Suffolk counties are holding a joint job fair today for residents with autism and other disabilities. The event – the first of its kind for disabled autistic and...
View ArticleSpecial education feeling budget crunch
It’s becoming like the changing of the seasons: For the third year in a row, state education cuts have been proposed. “The state is looking to take away dollars, but it’s not going to take away any of...
View ArticleNonprofit briefs
Money for robots The Long Island FIRST Robotics Competition got a boost from the Festo Corp., a global supplier of automation technology with its U.S. headquarters in Hauppauge. Festo donated $25,000...
View ArticleMcCarthy: Economics with dignity
Quality of life is rising for people with developmental disabilities.
View ArticleLawyer says teenage NY terror suspect autistic
Justin Kaliebe, 18, pleaded guilty in a secret federal court proceeding to a charge of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization.
View ArticleGiving the shirt off her back
Entrepreneur's altruism fuels autism-inspired apparel company Spectrum Designs
View ArticleEntrepreneurship the answer for some with autism
There is a growing movement to help autistic adults find jobs, but many are turning to opening their own businesses.
View ArticleNew nonprofit forms to assist adults with autism
Group has identified site for its first 'specially planned community'
View ArticleNew autism center opens in Plainview
12,500-square-foot facility houses multiple services
View ArticleNew autism center opening in Islandia
The 5,000-square-foot center is located at 1737 Veterans Memorial Highway.
View ArticleSolomon: Finding hidden treasures among those with autism
People come in all shapes, sizes and abilities and our society has become more open and tolerant to many who in the past were not included. More and more, that tolerance has been extended to people...
View ArticleSpecial education feeling budget crunch
It’s becoming like the changing of the seasons: For the third year in a row, state education cuts have been proposed. “The state is looking to take away dollars, but it’s not going to take away any of...
View ArticleNonprofit briefs
Money for robots The Long Island FIRST Robotics Competition got a boost from the Festo Corp., a global supplier of automation technology with its U.S. headquarters in Hauppauge. Festo donated $25,000...
View ArticleMcCarthy: Economics with dignity
Quality of life is rising for people with developmental disabilities.
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