Autism community calls on media to move from using “awareness” to “acceptance” this April to foster change and inclusivity for those affected by autism.Washington, D.C., March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Today, the Autism Society of America, along with leading disability organizations across the country, is announcing that it is formally shifting references of “Autism Awareness Month” to “Autism Acceptance Month” and is calling on the media to reflect this in their ongoing coverage. April has widely been known as “Autism Awareness Month” in the United States as a way to empower autistic individuals and their families. Today, the autism community is calling on all media outlets to shift their language to match the growing need for acceptance within the community in preparation for any news coverage in the weeks ahead. The shift in the use of terminology aims to foster acceptance to ignite change through improved suppo
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California may make it easier for parents to request that their children be held back a grade level next school year or have letter grades earned this school year changed to a “pass” or “don’t pass” score, which some colleges will be required to accept if Assembly Bill 104 becomes law.
The bill was introduced today by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, as a way to ensure that students aren’t punished for falling behind academically during the pandemic.
“The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated educational inequities in California’s school system at an unprecedented scale,” said Gonzalez in her author’s statement. “Mounting evidence indicates that our most vulnerable students lack the necessary academic, social emotional, and technological supports needed to be successful in distance learning, leaving them to fall behind and underperform.”
Published January 09. 2021 12:01AM | Updated January 09. 2021 10:18PM By
Loud and unexpected noises, chaotic situations and deviation from routine can be especially upsetting for those on the autism spectrum. Any of these situations can trigger extreme reactions.
With this in mind, picture a typical interaction with law enforcement. They usually occur unexpectedly and can include wailing sirens, bright flashing lights, shouting and confusion. Such scenarios are upsetting for anyone, but for those on the autism spectrum, these incidents can be especially agonizing and traumatic.
City of Groton Police Chief Mike Spellman and his department have taken steps to take some of the fear and stress out of police encounters with residents on the autism spectrum. Modeled on a program begun in Stonington, one that Spellman also had a hand in instituting when he served on the Board of Selectmen in that town, the Groton City Police recently launched a database of information about resid