Definition of Autism

The Joint Statement of the Autism Society and Autistic Self Advocacy Network on the DSM-5 and Autism, January 31, 2012

http://www.autism-society.org/news/in-the-news/the-joint-statement-of-the.html

Walk for Autism Speaks June 5, 2011

Autistic Traveler was a corporate sponsor and had a Walk Team which raised more than $10,000! More than 8,000 free gifts including the Autistic Traveler key chain were given out to walk participants.  For more information:

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=443128

Autistic Traveler in the News:

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-mother-with-autistic-child-uses-experience-1357211.php

http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/mom-helps-families-travel-kids-autism

Autism Explores: A Unique Experience for Children With Autism

Airports in Philadelphia and Newark have a program to help children with autism adjust to flying. Please see more by clicking on these links:

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/special_reports&id=7968123

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/nj_autistic_children_brave_con.html

All Out For Autism

Check out the fitness area at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT. Designed for teens, it is the product of hard work and fundraising by SPEDNET of New Canaan.

Ilene Lainer, Executive Director of The New York Center for Autism on PBS

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june11/autism6wrapup_04-25.html