Autism

VISALIA, CALIFORNIA MAKES TRAVEL EASIER FOR AUTISTIC ADVENTURERS

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

VISALIA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia has been designated the first-ever Certified Autism Destination in the country, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This follows a year-long effort by local tourism partners to better address the travel needs of autistic adventurers and their families in the destination. Recent studies conducted by Autism Travel show that 87% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 93% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available. Now, travelers can enjoy inclusive and accessible travel to Visalia and the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

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  • This follows a year-long effort by local tourism partners to better address the travel needs of autistic adventurers and their families in the destination.
  • Recent studies conducted by Autis m Travel show that 87% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 93% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available.
  • Now, travelers can enjoy inclusive and accessible travel to Visalia and the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.
  • "We are truly honored to obtain the Certified Autism Destination designation," said John Oneto, board chair of Visit Visalia.

The Stepping Stones Group acquires Building Blocks Behavior Consultants, Inc.

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stepping Stones Group (Stepping Stones), a premier, national provider of therapeutic, behavioral, autism, nursing, and educational services to children in school, home and community settings, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Building Blocks Behavior Consultants, Inc. (Building Blocks), a provider of center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for children who carry a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stepping Stones Group (Stepping Stones), a premier, national provider of therapeutic, behavioral, autism, nursing, and educational services to children in school, home and community settings, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Building Blocks Behavior Consultants, Inc. (Building Blocks), a provider of center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for children who carry a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum.
  • "Mila Zea and the Building Blocks team provide high-quality autism care for children in the Sacramento community.
  • The Stepping Stones Group is a leading provider behavioral of therapeutic and services to children including those with special needs and autism.
  • About Building Blocks Behavior Consultants, Inc.
    Building Blocks Behavior Consultants was founded in 2006 with the goal of serving families of children with special needs.

LabShares Newton Selects Two Startups – Interon Labs and Proteinea, as Winners of Third Launch@LabShares Pitch Competition

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

LabShares Newton , a shared office and laboratory incubator for emerging life science companies, announced today that it has selected two companies as winners of the 2022 Launch@LabShares Pitch Competition.

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  • LabShares Newton , a shared office and laboratory incubator for emerging life science companies, announced today that it has selected two companies as winners of the 2022 Launch@LabShares Pitch Competition.
  • Both winners, Interon Labs and Proteinea , will receive a free benches in LabShares fully equipped BL2 space for one year.
  • The prize also includes office space, full access to all LabShares services and amenities, and use of state-of-the-art equipment.
  • LabShares has been a tremendous ally in advancing Interons scientific and business progress, said Paul Singh, Interon Laboratories CEO.

Huntington National Bank and Magnusmode Collaborate to Enhance the Banking Experience for Autistic and Neurodiverse People

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington National Bank, a subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares, Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN), announced a new collaboration with MagnusCards by Magnusmode, a free app that provides digital, step-by-step visual guides in the form of Card Decks to make everyday experiences easier to navigate for autistic and neurodiverse people. Each digital Card Deck combines educational methods, visual instruction, personal assistance from Magnusmode, and realistic scenarios to support inclusive and independent living.

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  • Each digital Card Deck combines educational methods, visual instruction, personal assistance from Magnusmode, and realistic scenarios to support inclusive and independent living.
  • Huntington Bank is proud to team up with Magnusmode to help bring practical tools to autistic and neurodiverse people.
  • Our relationship helps us achieve our vision to be the leading 'people-first, digitally powered' bank for all customers," said Steve Steinour, chairman, president and CEO, Huntington Bank.
  • "It also brings me great pride that Huntington's Autism2Work program ensures autistic and neurodiverse people feel welcomed at Huntington.

ACES Quality Index Measures of Excellence Greatly Reduce Time to Critical Autism Care

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Autism Comprehensive Education Services (ACES), an autism services provider based on proven clinical outcomes, announced that it has improved timely access for its clients by 32% within the last year, based on a recently concluded clinical quality index.

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  • Autism Comprehensive Education Services (ACES), an autism services provider based on proven clinical outcomes, announced that it has improved timely access for its clients by 32% within the last year, based on a recently concluded clinical quality index.
  • The ACES study, titled ACES Quality Index Measures of Excellence Improves Timely Access to High-Quality ABA Therapy, reviewed five individual clinical parameters of performance excellence specifically for Applied Behavioral Analysis clinics.
  • To read ACES Quality Index Measures of Excellence Improves Timely Access to High-Quality ABA Therapy, go to https://www.acesaba.com/timely-access-aba/ .
  • Editors Note: Please see the links below to videos telling the ACES story through a variety of perspectives, including partners, parents and patients.

Global Microbiome Therapeutics Market Report 2022: Featuring 10x Genomics, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, ABB and AbbVie Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The insights generated in this report have been presented across two deliverables, namely a MS Excel workbook and a MS PowerPoint deck, summarizing the ongoing activity in this domain.

Key Points: 
  • The insights generated in this report have been presented across two deliverables, namely a MS Excel workbook and a MS PowerPoint deck, summarizing the ongoing activity in this domain.
  • Of late, many studies have demonstrated the importance of microbiome and its profound influence on multiple biological functions.
  • Experts also believe it possible that there are additional microbial species within the human microbiome, which are yet to be discovered.
  • This report captures some of the key R&D-related trends and provides competitive intelligence on intellectual property, in the field of microbiome therapeutics and diagnostics.

United States Autism Treatment Centers Market Data Pack: Dollar Value & Growth of the Market from 2009 to 2019, 2020, 2021 Performance, 2022 and 2025 Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The "The U.S. Autism Treatment Centers Market: Data Pack" report from Marketdata LLC has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The U.S. Autism Treatment Centers Market: Data Pack" report from Marketdata LLC has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The incidence of autism among American children has soared from 1 in 150 in 2000 to 1 in 44 today, and 6.8 million children and adults now live with autism.
  • Includes a first-ever, comprehensive analysis by Marketdata of the 2018-2020 revenues of non-profit treatment centers/schools, based on IRS data in the Guidestar.org non-profit database.
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    Size of the autism medications market: 2006-2025 F (Risperdal, Ritalin, Concerta)
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The Universal Sphere on the Comcast Center Campus Is Named a Certified Autism Center™

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Comcast announced that The Universal Sphere , located in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, has further expand its accessibility offerings with the launch of a sensory-friendly experience.

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  • Comcast announced that The Universal Sphere , located in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, has further expand its accessibility offerings with the launch of a sensory-friendly experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221206005982/en/
    The Universal Sphere on the Comcast Center Campus Is Named a Certified Autism Center (Photo: Business Wire)
    The launch of the sensory-friendly experience is the latest enhancement to The Universal Spheres accessibility offerings.
  • In 2021, The Universal Sphere earned designation as a Certified Autism Center (CAC), by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
  • Were proud and honored to have The Universal Sphere designated as a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES, and to launch a new sensory-friendly experience.

Kristin Farmer Transitions to Chairwoman of the Board and Lisa Dawe Appointed CEO at ACES

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

ACES, an industry leader in autism services based on proven clinical outcomes, today announced that Kristin Farmer, Founder and CEO, will elevate into the Chairwoman role, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • ACES, an industry leader in autism services based on proven clinical outcomes, today announced that Kristin Farmer, Founder and CEO, will elevate into the Chairwoman role, effective January 1, 2023.
  • As part of a years-long strategic succession plan, Lisa Dawe, ACES President, will assume the role of ACES CEO at that time.
  • Ms. Farmer founded ACES in 1996 with a mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism or other special needs.
  • Justin Sunshine, Managing Director at General Atlantic and board member at ACES, commented, On behalf of ACES Board of Directors, I extend our deep gratitude to Kristin for her leadership.

Magellan Healthcare Teams with Kyo to Improve Autism Outcomes

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Magellan manages ABA services through Magellan Autism Connections, a first-to-market and one-of-a-kind solution that offers individualized care planning to optimize treatment and services.

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  • Magellan manages ABA services through Magellan Autism Connections, a first-to-market and one-of-a-kind solution that offers individualized care planning to optimize treatment and services.
  • At Magellan, we have deep clinical expertise in ABA that includes strong collaborations with well-respected providers such as Kyo, said Yagnesh Vadgama, BCBA, vice president, clinical care services for autism, Magellan Healthcare.
  • About Magellan Healthcare: Magellan Healthcare, Inc. , the healthcare business unit of Magellan Health, Inc., offers solutions for complex conditions in the areas of behavioral health and medical specialty treatment.
  • About Kyo: Kyo Autism Therapy, LLC is a leader in behavior therapy for individuals with autism.