November 11, 2011
The Life and Death Matters Festival is relaunching as the BolderLife Festival with focus on exploring life and inspiring change through the arts and education.
June 20, 2011
Orlando, Fla. (WiredPRNews.com) Developing the necessary skills to function in life can be a difficult task for any child, but especially for a child with special needs. With the help of UCP of Central Florida, more than 150 children, many with special needs, graduated on Friday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. at Greater Trinity Baptist […]
September 21, 2010
Grant Prepares Teaching Artists to Work with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Englewood, NJ – (WiredPRNews.com) – Arts Horizons, one of the largest arts-in-education organizations in the New York/Metropolitan area, has been awarded a $26,000 grant in support of its Special Education Artist Academy. SEAA is a unique, sustainable model program for training specialized Teaching […]
June 25, 2010
GREATER CHICAGO AREA/June 24, 2010/ North Shore Pediatric Therapy (http://www.nspt4kids.com) and First Class Care, Inc. (http://www.firstclasscare.com) have launched Super Nanny Academy™, a professional training course for nannies and caregivers of children with any type of difficult behaviors. The class, which is taught by certified applied behavior therapists, covers transitions, following directions, noncompliance, tantrums, eating […]
May 3, 2010
New research suggests grandparents play an essential role in the lives of children with autism.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new survey suggests that grandparents play a key role in the lives of many children with autism. As reported by HealthDay News, the report shows that many grandparents contribute extensively financially as well as in the care […]
December 31, 2009
A new study shows a lower autism rate is seen in Hispanic schoolchildren in Texas.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent study shows a lower autism diagnosis rate in Hispanic children than in children of other ethnic backgrounds. As reported by Reuters, the study on schoolchildren in Texas shows that the differences are not explained looking […]
December 22, 2009
The CDC has estimated that 1 in 110 children are dealing with autism.
Atlanta, GA (WiredPRNews.com) – New CDC estimates reveal the number of children with autism may be higher than previously stated. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the new estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that 1 in 110 […]
September 22, 2009
Officials are investigating why a child with special needs was left on a school bus.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Dallas County school transportation officials are investigating an incident in which a six year-old child with autism was left alone on a school bus. As reported by CBS 11 News, the young child, […]
May 21, 2009
New findings provide possible insight into why autism affects more boys than girls.
Wired PR News – A new clue may help unlock the mystery of why autism affects more boys than it does girls. As reported by TIME, researchers have identified a gene that may help lead to understanding why there is a disparity.
As noted […]
May 4, 2009
Jenny McCarthy lands deals with the media mogul’s production company.
Wired PR News – Entertainer and activist Jenny McCarthy has landed a major deal with Oprah Winfrey’s production company, Harpo Productions. As reported by Reuters, McCarthy has signed a multi-year deal for the development of several projects that includes her taking on the role of talk […]
