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National Autism Speaks

Autism remains in the headlines as six year old boy performs on The Today Show

Bob and Suzanne Wright made a difference by galvanizing families and createdAutism Speaksnearly 10 years ago.A timeline illustrates that since that...
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Six year old prodigy with autism on Today Show Wednesday

Six year oldEthan Walmark is a superstar; but not for the obvious reasons. Living with autism is not easy. What is commonly known as "splinter...
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Boy with autism plays piano while his parents shine

Ethan Walmark is a healthy six year old boy. He is beautiful. He is smart. He is musical. And most of all he is loved.The recent Youtube of Ethan...
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Healing power of music: Billy Joel's song inspires 6-year-old pianist, Ethan W.

  • healing power of music
  • April 28, 2012
You’ve heard it all before, the healing power of music, but how long has it been since you’ve seen it in action? The latest YouTube...
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Autism symposium strikes a powerful message

Every time a conference on autism is announced, parents, educators and therapists take notice. There is a mad dash for sign-up, be it personal or...
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Say it isn't so as Duke's Dr. Allen Frances fiddles with the autism label

What a world. If the rise in cases of autism weren’t enough of a blow, psychologist Allen Frances uses his Duke shield as a status while he...
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For autistic children safety is threatened every day

Like a warm blanket, the summer is upon us. Like magic it mesmerizes with sensory comfort; ice cream cones and sand castles. But for those of us...
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History confuses families as it redefines autism

The term “autism” has been pulled and prodded and stretched beyond recognition. Look at a timeline; it is a kaleidoscope of theories...
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Who dares to question a diagnosis of autism

Question: Where would all of the autistic people be, if there wasn’t an increase in diagnosed cases? Ask people who grew up in the 50’s...
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Autism is addressed at the United Nations

It was an auspicious event yesterday at the United Nations. Autism was the operative word. Honoring the occasion of the fifth annual World Autism...
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