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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health launched SPECTRA on Sept. 17, a federal research program designed to combine biological, clinical, and behavioral data with computational tools …
ARPA-H Launches Autism Program to Push Precision Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health, justice and emergency management agencies are developing a nationwide framework to accelerate alerts and searches for missing autistic children and adults, using existing emergency notification …
HHS Moves to Speed Alerts for Missing Autistic Americans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is urging states to strengthen oversight of applied behavior analysis services for children with autism after federal data showed Medicaid …
CMS Targets Autism-Therapy Oversight as Medicaid Spending Surges Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — A powerful conversation about autism, inclusion, and understanding is taking center stage in Chester County as one of the world’s most influential voices on the subject comes …
Immaculata University Hosts Sold-Out Evening With Temple Grandin Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District said it is recognizing Autism Acceptance Month in April with a series of activities aimed at promoting inclusion and understanding among students …
Downingtown School District Marks Autism Acceptance Month Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has presented a $100,000 donation to the Eagles Autism Foundation, reinforcing a growing partnership aimed at expanding autism research, care, and …
Rita’s Delivers $100K Boost to Eagles Autism Foundation Through Community Giving Read More
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