June 28, 2024 | 8:51 AM
tag | autism
March 2, 2023 | 4:35 PM
Adults living with autism have difficulty finding support services, a Pennsylvania nonprofit has a solution
At the age of 21 many adults living with the disability have difficulty receiving support services. On The Spark Thursday we discussed a local nonprofit organization that is attempting to address that challenge with Laurie Howard, founder and director of A Place for Jacob and Michelle Miller, grandmother and caretaker of a child living with autism.
April 13, 2022 | 3:00 PM
April is Autism Acceptance Month to signify inclusion and support
April is now known as Autism Acceptance Month
May 10, 2021 | 11:42 AM
WITF Music: All Without Words
Inspired by the vocalizations of his non-verbal autistic son, a composer turns struggle and joy into music.
By Joe Ulrich/WITF April 29, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Research finds that autism develops differently in girls than boys
Local care providers offer a perspective on caring for Autistic individuals during the pandemic
By Merideth Bucher/WITF January 18, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Smart Talk: Thousands of Pa kids with autism may lose access to services
By Merideth Bucher/WITF January 4, 2021 | 8:23 AM
Thousands of Pa. children with autism are set to lose access to services in mid January
A change at the state level is blocking funding for a type of one-on-one therapy when conducted at clinics rather than in the home.
