The “Back to School & More” Autism/Asperger’s Conference will be Sept. 13-14 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

The owner of a social club for kids and teens will share her family’s story about autism on March 24 at the Mesa Library.

Recently an article appeared in a bulletin I receive, "Pregnancy Helpline." It presented a theory on the cause of autism that I have never heard before. Here are some excerpts:

Recently an article appeared in a bulletin I receive, "Pregnancy Helpline." It presented a theory on the cause of autism that I have never heard before. Here are some excerpts:

A report from the Centers for Disease Control in December of 2009 found that one in 110 children in America today have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society of America (ASA) describes autism as a “national health crisis” that frequently is under diagnosed.

A report from the Centers for Disease Control in December of 2009 found that one in 110 children in America today have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society of America (ASA) describes autism as a “national health crisis” that frequently is under diagnosed.

April 5, 2005

Roxanne Reedy never thought her son would look at her again. Since autism began taking Sean Reedy away from her at age 1, halting speech and many normal behaviors, Roxanne said she never expected an end to his pacing and screaming, his smearing of feces in their Scottsdale home or his episodes in the corner, dragging his head against the wall.

February 22, 2005

September 3, 2004

Jason and Juliet Chapman simply want their son Caleb to thrive in this world.

The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center in Phoenix has teamed with the Valley’s world-class genomics institute in hopes of unlocking the mysteries of autism.

Monday saw thousands of businesses and organizations locally and worldwide show off their blue side for a universal cause, which recent numbers have shown is a growing concern.

The Tempe teacher flashed a yellow card — and with that, Arturo Ruiz-Cardenas knew it was time for his next task. The 5-year-old autistic boy stood up from the table where he had been doing eye coordination exercises.

The Tempe teacher flashed a yellow card — and with that, Arturo Ruiz-Cardenas knew it was time for his next task. The 5-year-old autistic boy stood up from the table where he had been doing eye coordination exercises.