Articles written by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Four U.S. colleges will participate in the 2010 College Internship Program, which is designed to help teens with Asperger's Syndrome with the transition to college.

Mar 14, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Children on the autism spectrum are bullied more frequently than their typically developing peers. However, children on the spectrum also perceive bullying differently.

Feb 17, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Infant siblings of children with autism were studied to determine how their functional, symbolic, and repetitive play differs from typically developing peers.

Feb 2, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Raising autism awareness is an even more important task now that one in 110 children in the United States are on the autism spectrum.

Jan 16, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Dr. Kenneth Bock, Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, and other experts in the field of autism will speak at the 2010 ARI/DAN! Spring Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jan 13, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Autism summer camps in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have published their 2010 schedules and registration information.

Jan 13, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising events raise millions of dollars to fund autism research and help raise autism awareness.

Jan 12, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

There are many autism conferences planned in 2010 including the ASA's National Conference, several DAN! conferences, and a biomedical event in Canada.

Jan 2, 2010 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

In Arizona, children and adults with autism may be eligible for a variety of benefits including healthcare, respite care, habilitation, and several therapies.

Nov 28, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The U.S. CDC tracks autism prevalence rates, operates regional autism centers, and provides funding for expansive research on autism risk factors.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

With autism prevalence rates continuing to rise, it is important that the public learns more about autism and work at dispelling these common autism myths.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

From autism diagnosis day to therapy options and ultimately finding balance, Wiseman walks parents through the first year after their child receives an autism diagnosis.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Parents of a child newly diagnosed with autism may find themselves wondering how to cope with the autism diagnosis; thankfully, many resources are available.

Oct 14, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

David Kirby, Kim Stagliano, Barbara Fischkin, Dan Olmsted, and Stephen Shore will appear on an autism writers' panel at the NYC autism conference.

Aug 23, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Temple Grandin, Pamela Crooke, and others will speak about autism and Asperger's Syndrome at this back-to-school conference in Mesa, Arizona.

Aug 23, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Creating a back-to-school morning and afternoon picture schedule allows for an easier transition for children on the autism spectrum.

Aug 23, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Parents have many autism schools in Pennsylvania to research when assessing the educational opportunities for their children on the autism spectrum.

Aug 16, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Geneva Centre for Autism's Summer Training Institute will take place from August 24-27, 2009 in Toronto, Ottawa, London, and Barrie.

Aug 8, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Florida Autism Center of Excellence, Jacksonville School for Children with Autism, Peace by Piece, and The Victory Center provide autism education in Florida.

Aug 8, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

There are several private and charter autism schools in Colorado and Utah that are dedicated to meeting the individualized educational needs of children with autism.

Aug 2, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Phoenix metropolitan area is home to several autism-specific schools. Locations in Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe serve hundreds of students.

Jul 30, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Asperger's Syndrome, while on the autism spectrum, is a distinct disorder. Books specific to the condition help parents learn more about their children's needs.

Jun 29, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Blogging is an effective tool for disseminating information; four blogs dedicated to autism recovery and biomedical treatments guide parents through this complex world.

Jun 29, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Mark and David Geier will discuss the Lupron Protocol at the USAAA conference; this is just one of the many workshops available to conference attendees.

Jun 13, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Not all autism treatment options are widely accepted. Two of the more controversial treatments are the Lupron Protocol and IV chelation.

Jun 12, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Milestones Organization's annual autism conference features tracks for individuals of all ages as well as workshops specific to Asperger's Syndrome and BCBAs.

May 26, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The neurodiversity movement is gaining strength, partially due to several popular bloggers. Both autistic self-advocates and parents blog about true autism acceptance.

May 17, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention will host thousands of attendees, hundreds of panels, 93 workshops, and many special events.

May 4, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The transition from school year to summer break can be difficult for children with autism; planning summer activities helps to ease this transition.

Apr 21, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The biomedical approach to treating autism spectrum disorders may be confusing but these three books help parents to better understand these treatments.

Apr 17, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

For many, Autism Awareness Month is not just about raising money for autism research. Autism acceptance and dispelling common autism myths are also important.

Apr 13, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Reverend Lisa Sykes will provide the opening keynote address at the conference co-sponsored by the U.S. Autism & Asperger Association and CoMeD.

Apr 1, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Perfect for parents and professionals, Future Horizons autism and Asperger's Syndrome conferences are scheduled for Connecticut, Oregon and Texas.

Mar 27, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Temple Grandin and Out-of-Sync Child author Carol Kranowitz will be speaking at several autism conferences in the spring of 2009.

Mar 22, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

Mar 16, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The two-day, 5th Annual BlogHer Conference begins on July 24, 2009 at The Chicago Sheraton and Towers; BlogHer Business takes place on July 23.

Mar 10, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Finding a summer camp for your child with autism may take time but there are a wide variety of overnight and day camps tailored towards individuals with autism.

Mar 7, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Children on the autism spectrum can enjoy a sensory-filled trip to Disneyland with appropriate planning.

Jan 18, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

All children, including children with autism, learn through play. Parents can buy gifts that do double duty and function as both toys and therapy items.

Dec 5, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.

Nov 30, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The GFCF Diet is the most commonly used dietary intervention for autism among families surveyed; comprehensive data about the diet is now available.

Nov 13, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Attending an autism conference is a great way to learn more about autism from experts in the field; details for a variety of 2009 conferences are now available.

Nov 10, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Researchers around the world are trying to determine what causes autism. In the search for the answer, many interesting theories have been published.

Nov 6, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Generation Rescue was created to help parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder pursue biomedical interventions in order to help their children recover.

Oct 30, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are the two main party candidates for the 2008 Presidential election and both candidates vow to enhance autism research.

Oct 21, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five.

Oct 14, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents.

Sep 22, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The American Medical Autism Board offers a certification program for doctors that take a biomedical approach to autism spectrum disorders.

Sep 13, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The Fall 2008 DAN Conference will feature Jon Pangborn, PhD, Elizabeth Mumper, MD, Julie Matthews, CNC, Nancy O'Hara, MD and Dan Rossignol, MD.

Aug 26, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby