Aug 1, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Improve Life, Stay Informed
Many disabilities are not apparent. Some of these “invisible disabilities” affect one’s ability to perform everyday tasks, such as back-to-school shopping. People with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodivergent conditions may find shopping challenging, if not...
Jul 19, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Involved, Stay Informed
On July 22, 2023, the International Spy Museum will join landmarks and monuments around the world illuminating to shine a light on those who continue to shine in the face of Fragile X. As the most inherited single-gene autism cause, Fragile X is the most promising key...
Jun 7, 2023 | ACES$ Clients, Caregivers, Everyone, News, Stay Informed
Pennsylvania students in grades K-12 may be the first in the Commonwealth, as soon as next year, to receive an education on the political, social and economic contributions people with disabilities have made. The Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program,...
May 19, 2023 | Everyone, Get Inspired, News, Stay Informed
Physical disabilities shouldn’t hold anyone back from achieving their life goals. And the European Space Agency (ESA) has offered a real-life example of this fact. They announced their selection of the first-ever parastronaut: John McFall. A British Paralympian, at...
May 10, 2023 | Caregivers, News, Stay Informed
In 2000, it was estimated that 1 in 150 kids were on the autism spectrum. The most recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a sharp increase. Released in March, the figure now stands at 1 in 36. To gain a better understanding of...
May 17, 2019 | Caregivers, Stay Informed
A new research study reveals autism diagnosis can be made shortly after a child’s first birthday — months before the routine pediatrician screening. The study of more than 1,200 kids published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics showed better outcomes when autism is...