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Tag: Autism
Community Colleges
Pasadena City College Wins First Place in NSF Community College Innovation Challenge
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – partnering with the American Association of Community Colleges – announced the three winners of the Community College Innovation Challenge. Pasadena City College won first place, with a nanoparticle of silver wrapped in gold to treat cancer at lower cost and with fewer side effects than radiation and chemotherapy. […]
June 23, 2021
News Roundup
Saint Joseph’s University Receives $2 Million to Focus on Autism
The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph’s University received $2 million to further research and address the needs of autistic individuals, the school announced.
January 28, 2021
Disabilties
On Being a Professor with Autism, and Traveling the World to Destigmatize It
People on the autism spectrum have similar characteristics no matter their nationality or race. However, there are great differences in societal awareness, acceptance and appreciation of people on the autism spectrum throughout the world.
January 17, 2019
Social Justice
Neurodiversity: The Next Frontier in Social Justice
The scar on my thigh reminds me of the day I almost gave up my career as a teacher. I now dedicate my career to helping children and adults with learning and behavioral challenges. These learners are the next frontier in social justice.
May 17, 2018
Latest News
Houston Community College Student Arrested for Making Terrorist Threat
A 21-year-old student at Houston Community College has been arrested in connection with a shooting threat at the school last weekend that caused classes at the central campus to be cancelled for two days.
May 13, 2018
Students
Ball State University Enrollment Spikes Due to Autism Degree
MUNCIE, Ind. — Enrollment in Ball State University’s Teachers College has hit a record high due to demand for analysis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The Teachers College expected 150 students at most when it began offering an online-only master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis with an emphasis in autism six years ago, The […]
March 26, 2017
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