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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday formally introduced legislation aimed at speeding the search for missing individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, invoking the death of a 6-year-old autistic …
After Tragedy, Lawmakers Push ‘Purple Alert’ to Find Missing Disabled Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center has renewed its Certified Autism Center designation, reinforcing a long-term bet that inclusivity is not only a social obligation but a strategic …
Why This Children’s Museum Is Doubling Down on Autism Inclusion Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers and medical experts sharply criticized recent White House claims of a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, warning that the misinformation is diverting …
PA Lawmakers, Experts Push Back on White House Claim Linking Tylenol to Autism Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has officially opened the Engle Education Center, a major investment in educational services aimed at addressing the county’s growing student …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Opens Engle Education Center to Meet Rising Student Needs Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has officially opened the doors of its revitalized Engle Education Center, welcoming 233 students on Monday, August 25. The facility …
CCIU Opens Engle Education Center, Expanding Access to Specialized Learning Programs Read More
CANONSBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced sweeping progress in expanding services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), highlighting new investments that are reducing waitlists, raising …
Shapiro Administration Expands Disability Services, Cuts Waitlist and Boosts Worker Pay Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have unveiled a groundbreaking partnership designed to transform medical research through the …
NIH and CMS Partner to Advance Autism and Chronic Disease Research with New Real-World Data Platform Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1 in 31 children born in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest Autism and Developmental …
Autism Prevalence in U.S. Rises to 1 in 31, CDC Report Reveals Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is dedicating April to Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, highlighting its mission to build an inclusive community that values neurodiversity and …
Downingtown Area School District Promotes Inclusion During Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) marked World Autism Awareness Day with a large-scale countywide celebration, emphasizing the achievements and contributions of students with autism while promoting …
Chester County Schools Lead the Charge for Autism Awareness with Peer Support Initiative Read More