April 28, 2022 Amy Schumer raises awareness about adult autism spectrum disorder through her husband’s recent diagnosis Comedian Amy Schumer revealed last week on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that her 42-year-old husband, chef Chris Fischer, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an adult, which is helping raise awareness that the condition can also be diagnosed as we get older, according to multiple reports.
February 12, 2022 Former White House intern opens autism museum in Michigan Xavier DeGroat, who made history as a White House intern with autism, is making his mark once again by opening up a museum in Michigan dedicated to the history of autism.
February 4, 2022 Limiting screen time in infants may decrease risk of autism spectrum disorder, study finds A recent multi-site Japanese study found that male toddlers who watched more television at age one were more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at age 3
December 3, 2021 Autism affects 1 in 44 US children, CDC data suggests Numbers released Thursday by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that more children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism at younger ages.
September 8, 2021 Michigan teen with autism gets brutally beaten by high school classmates, captured on video A Michigan teen with autism was savagely beaten up by his classmates at Howell High School.
July 27, 2021 'Prison Break' star Wentworth Miller reveals he was diagnosed with autism Wentworth Miller revealed he was diagnosed with autism last fall in an Instagram post on Sunday. The 49-year-old "Prison Break" actor said the diagnosis was a "shock," but that he wasn't surprised.
May 2, 2021 NJ police department's autism awareness project equips officers with sensory tool kits A New Jersey police department is equipping its patrol cars with new “Emergency Sensory Tool Kits” and training for officers aimed at improving its response to situations involving people with autism or other special needs.
March 23, 2021 Florida shark attack turns Minnesota family's tropical trip into a nightmare A 9-year-old autistic boy has been left traumatized after being bitten by a shark about four feet long at a South Florida beach on Sunday.
March 15, 2021 Young man with autism moves LinkedIn with candid cover letter: 'Take a chance on me' Ryan Lowry of Virginia knew just what to say in a candid cover letter that’s struck a chord on LinkedIn.
December 24, 2020 White House intern with autism changes laws and opens hearts Xavier DeGroat, a Michigan college student, just completed a landmark internship at the White House, adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments for someone who was once counted out because of his disability.
