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2nd Annual 'Swing 4 Autism' Golf Outing Coming to Maxwell Golf Course April 6th

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:15:22 +0000

A growing number of children are being diagnosed with autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The last figure I heard was that 1 out of 110 children is diagnosed with ASD. With more and more children being identified to have this neurological disorder, the need for additional research, education and other resources becomes more and more necessary. There are a lot of ways you can show support for autistic people and their families, including participating in the 2nd annual 'Swing 4 Autism' Golf Outing, coming April 6th at Maxwell Golf Course in Abilene.

Autism Awareness Card Gives an Eye-Opening Experience

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:59:37 +0000

I was shopping with my 12 year old son at the Mall of Abilene a while back. Near the main entrance, we saw a small, maybe 5 year old boy, having what appeared to be an epic meltdown. With a mom holding the boy by the hand, the child screaming and trying his best to wiggle away to freedom. We've all witnessed this situation, right?

Study Links Flu During Pregnancy to Autism

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:37:34 +0000

What exactly causes autism is still uncertain, but researchers are investigating the possibility that a mother having the flu while she is pregnant may increase the likelihood of her child being born with the condition. Danish scientists and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at about 97,000 children ages 8 to 14 [...]

Greater Abilene "Walk Now For Autism Speaks" is This Saturday at the Abilene Zoo

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:48:22 +0000

The 8th annual Greater Abilene Walk Now For Autism Speaks is coming this Saturday, April 14th at the Abilene Zoo. Registration begins at 9am. It's an event that will attract thousands to raise money for Autism advocacy and research. Even Elvis will be there!

New Findings In Autism Researchs

Shay Hill — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:13:40 +0000

There have been differences of opinions in what causes autism over the past few years. There has been new research released that now shows a link to giving birth to siblings less than 2 years apart may increase the autism risk in the younger sibling. It seems that when the siblings are conceived close together [...]