Autism

Rare Disease, Facial Angiofibroma Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), is Focus of New Disease Education Website Launched by Nobelpharma America

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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FACE FORWARD, a new website focused on disease awareness, has launched with educational content on facial angiofibroma, an aspect of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

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  • FACE FORWARD, a new website focused on disease awareness, has launched with educational content on facial angiofibroma, an aspect of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
  • FACE FORWARD also features background information about facial angiofibroma and TSC and a zip-code based tool that may help to locate certain treatment centers in the U.S.
  • Stories from people with facial angiofibroma and their caregivers are also offered on the site, aspiring to provide insights into living with facial angiofibroma associated with TSC.
  • BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Facial angiofibroma, an aspect of a rare genetic disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), is the focus of a new online resource, FACE FORWARD , launched by Nobelpharma America, LLC , a pharmaceutical and medical device company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

NEXT WEEK: Ohio Families Seek to Boost Awareness of K-12 Options During School Choice Week

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 975  celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices.

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  • During School Choice Week 2023, parents can learn about school choice and attend local events as they consider their K-12 options for the next school year.
  • The Week is the best time of the year for families to consider their education options for the next school year.
  • Ohio has restricted open enrollment for public school, public charter schools or community schools, public magnet schools, and several full-time online public schools.
  • "Ohio families are more interested than ever in high-quality school choices that suit their kids' needs," said Andrew Campanella, President and CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

LinusBio Raises $16 Million to Scale Growth and Deliver Tangible Outcomes

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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It is the first technology platform that maps the molecular dynamics of human physiology in a time-dependent manner.

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  • It is the first technology platform that maps the molecular dynamics of human physiology in a time-dependent manner.
  • “Our mission is simple: to deliver better outcomes for people and families affected by complex health conditions,” said Manish Arora, PhD., Co-Founder and CEO of LinusBio.
  • “LinusBio has the opportunity to fundamentally transform the healthcare industry.”
    Arora, the CEO of LinusBio, is an environmental epidemiologist and exposure biologist.
  • The funding will be used to grow the LinusBio team, deliver more positive outcomes across more health conditions, and develop a world-class platform that will serve as a central hub for diagnostics and treatment.

Vector Solutions Creates Professional Development Course Bundles to Address the Growing Need to Support Instruction of Diverse Learners

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions to help schools make their operations and communities safer, smarter, and better, announced the launch of its "Inclusive Instruction & Interventions" professional development course library. Many general education teachers feel unprepared to teach students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Additionally, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers are ill-equipped to deal with pandemic-related trauma that students are experiencing and the associated rise in challenging student behavior.

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  • The library includes more than 100 engaging, expert-authored, online professional development courses to help administrators, educators, and paraeducators better support diverse learners and address challenging student behavior.
  • Effective Classroom Instruction: course topics address areas such as trauma-informed practices, managing challenging behaviors, differentiating instruction, and more.
  • "Our Inclusive Instruction & Interventions course library addresses these challenges with targeted courses to meet specific professional development needs."
  • To learn more about the Inclusive Instruction & Intervention course library and bundles, visit https://info.vectorsolutions.com/vs-k12-diverse-needs-effective-instruct... .

Dental Care Program in Minnesota Receives Telehealth Innovation Award for Triaging Pediatric Special Needs Populations with Teledentistry

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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MouthWatch launched The Tellies in 2018 to help drive visibility for individuals and organizations positively impacting the communities they serve by successfully implementing teledentistry as part of their patient care model.

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  • MouthWatch launched The Tellies in 2018 to help drive visibility for individuals and organizations positively impacting the communities they serve by successfully implementing teledentistry as part of their patient care model.
  • Heather Luebben, ADT, and Natalie Olsen, DA, of Apple Tree Dental , accepted the 2022 Tellie in the Dental Organization category for the organization's incorporation of teledentistry in their eight Centers for Dental Health and dental care to children with special needs.
  • "Apple Tree Dental and its team of committed providers and staff have been at the forefront of innovation since their formation, with TeleDent now a part of their approach to expanding access to care.
  • Apple Tree Dental has made teledentistry an integral part of their dental services to underserved areas in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Nashville Music Producer Tony Mantor to Co-host Podcast in Support of Autism Awareness

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The podcast will be on the PBN network, a top podcast provider heard on all major podcast platforms worldwide.

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  • The podcast will be on the PBN network, a top podcast provider heard on all major podcast platforms worldwide.
  • As an anthem to raise Autism awareness, acceptance and understanding, "Why Not Me" is a lyrical masterpiece.
  • Mantor has a long lineage of success in the music industry as an artist, manager, record label CEO, and producer.
  • For more on Tony Mantor and each of his charitable efforts, visit https://tonymantor.com and follow him on social media @tonymantor.

Autism Science Foundation Awards First Round of Profound Autism Pilot Grants

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its inaugural profound autism pilot grants. Four grants will be awarded to researchers for projects examining sleep, neuropsychiatric regression, and self-injurious behaviors, as well as methods to improve access to communications systems for people with profound autism.

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  • This first-of-its-kind funding mechanism supports research on autistic people with the highest support needs, who are demonstrably underrepresented in research
    NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting families facing autism, today announced the recipients of its inaugural profound autism pilot grants.
  • "These new projects will ensure that those across the spectrum are represented in autism research" said ASF Chief Science Officer Dr. Alycia Halladay.
  • Existing studies of sleep in autism have mostly excluded children with profound autism.
  • This regression has been linked to infection in girls with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, a genetic condition associated with profound autism.

Genius Operations(R) Launches Total Operations Suite and Other Offerings for ABA Professionals

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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"At Genius Operations®, we are very passionate about supporting professionals who provide applied behavior analysis treatment to children with autism," Portia James says.

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  • "At Genius Operations®, we are very passionate about supporting professionals who provide applied behavior analysis treatment to children with autism," Portia James says.
  • "Our Total Operations Suite is very useful for Behavior Analysts and aims to simplify and standardize the way that we build and scale ABA companies."
  • Genius Operations® invites all minority ABA professionals who need assistance with the certification process or with strengthening their business' operations to reach out to them.
  • Genius Operations® is minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned, and it is committed to narrowing the gap in quality care in underrepresented communities.

Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome: A Must-Read Book to Show How Anybody Can Live a Happy Life Despite Autistic Challenges

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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"Some people think that 'Autism' means 'Alien,' but they are wrong" - Matthew Kenslow, author of Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome.

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  • San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2023) - Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome by Matthew Kenslow is a collection of short stories about the author's challenges and victories despite these challenges.
  • It unveils the world of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how their minds work - stories of success through adversities.
  • The book also offers a plethora of solutions for autistic people, and it has proven a useful resource for them to navigate through life despite unpleasant labels.
  • It is interesting to know that some famous people in recent times have Asperger's Syndrome.

Early Intervention Autism Center Expansion in Cary, NC

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Cary, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) is pleased to announce the opening of their center-based ABA therapy center in Cary , North Carolina, this January.

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  • Cary, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) is pleased to announce the opening of their center-based ABA therapy center in Cary , North Carolina, this January.
  • For over 15 years, Bierman has been a trusted provider of play-based ABA , Speech , and Occupational therapy for children ages 18 months to 9 years old diagnosed with autism.
  • Our team of dedicated RBTs, BCBAs, and SLPs and OTs is committed to helping children diagnosed with autism improve behaviors, learn new skills, and reach their full potential.
  • This expansion into North Carolina marks an exciting milestone for Bierman Autism Centers.