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ABLE Accounts An advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families, was created as a result of the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 or better known as the ABLE Act. Population with disabilities can earn and save money that are non-taxable. Individual can save up to $14000 in a year. Tax free and still keep his or her waiver services. continue reading......

Autism There is no cure for autism. So, products or treatments claiming to “cure” autism do not work as claimed; t he Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describe children with autism as having difficulties with social interaction, displaying problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, exhibiting repetitive behaviors and having narrow, obsessive interests.   Learn more....

Asperger Disorder Asperger's syndrome, also known as Asperger disorder or Asperger syndrome, is one of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that have effects on an individual's behavior, use of language and communication, and pattern of social interactions.  Read more....

Autism Spectrum Disorder T here are  treatment  and education approaches that can address some of the challenges associated with Autism. Early Intervention can help to lessen disruptive behaviors, and education can teach self-help skills for greater independence. Read more.. .

Supportive Employment  Nearly all high school youth with autism spectrum disorder who participated in an intensive job skills program gained and maintained meaningful part-time employment after graduation, according to a study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.  Read More

Preventable Death Rates Double in ID/DD Population Due to lack of knowledge and inadequate training among physicians, service providers and medical workers, preventable death rates among the population with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are twice the average.  In this population medical or health problems that often manifest as behavioral challenges are often misdiagnosed. learn more.....

Meet Julia! “Sesame Street’s” newest Muppet: She has AUTISM Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. Meet Julia on "Sesame Street', She has Autism. read more...

Special Need Musical Band They've performed at Disney World in Florida and marched in New York's City's Columbus Day Parade. Now the FREE Players Drum Corps is setting its sights on a trip to the 2018 world championships in Indianapolis. continue reading....

World Autism Awareness Day House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to tweet his World Autism Awareness Day pin backfired when he riled up people angry about his support for  Trump 's Medicaid plans. Trump's plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act fell apart at the eleventh hour after Ryan and the White House proved incapable of swinging enough Republicans to their side. continue reading........