Did you know that only 17% of families who have a family member with autism participate in a community of faith on a regular basis? Many communities of faith simply have not taken the steps to welcome those with disabilities, not because they don't want to but because they don't know how. Join Mike, a father of three boys with autism, a member of a community of faith, and an Autism and Inclusion Specialist as he shares ideas about how to remedy this problem and learn how to make room for people ...

Dear Parents and Autism Caregivers, No disorder is as confusing to comprehend or as complex to diagnose as autism. And, no disorder has more myths and misconceptions surrounding it than autism. In fact, University of California scientists and clinicians all agree that the earlier an autistic child starts a program, the better the symptoms can be treated, yet for infants and toddlers an accurate diagnosis can take several years. As a result, many parents are confused, worried and frustrated. ...

Lisa Harp is an educational therapist who works with children and adults with learning disabilities. Her specialties include: Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia ADD / ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder Her course is available online in a variety of formats

Brought to you by the Medical University of South Carolina, these podcasts deal with a wide range of issues related to children's health. Topics include autism, childhood obesity, diabetes in children, children's heart health, and vaccinations, just to name a few.

IBM Podium features 5-minute presentations by researchers from academia and IT who talk about issues in computer science ranging from autism software to the search for extraterrestrial life. For more information, contact bfinkel@us.ibm.com.

These episodes portray issues and/or success stories surrounding children and families with special needs. In particular we will discuss medically fragile conditions as well as behavioral issues like autism. Our goal is to provide resources to help these children. With more than 60% of our children exhibiting behavioral conditions, we are a leading resource in autism and its treatment.

Mind Matters is a science series that looks at the workings of the human brain and its ability to function and recover after trauma. From Alzheimer's disease to manic depression, strokes to autism - what does science know about how these conditions affect the brain and what are the treatments are currently available?

Can dieting help you live longer? Can dogs sense earthquakes? Do vaccines cause autism? Do blondes really have more fun? Curiosity Aroused is a show built upon the idea that it's fun to seek out the answers to life's questions.

News and interviews from Dr. Kharrazian on thyroid health, functional medicine, autism, functional neurology. In addition to thyroid health, Dr. Kharrazian covers many aspects of female and male hormone health, immune health, autoimmune disease, and brain health.

Brought to you by Gloria Perez-Stewart, parent of a teenager with autism, disability advocate, and a community organizer. Perez-Stewart interviews parents, advocates, and attorneys and also includes experts with general areas of interest to parents: special education, special needs planning and general disability information.