Autism Newswire

Gov. JB Pritzker signs order protecting autism data in response to federal research plan under RFK Jr.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed an executive order that formally restricts the unauthorized collection of autism-related data by state agencies. Pritzker’s order responds to federal efforts under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to create …

NIH, CMS partner on autism research

(The Center Square) – Officials at the the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a partnership Wednesday to research "root causes of autism spectrum disorder." As part of the project, NIH …

Illinois strengthens privacy protections for autistic residents with new executive order

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Governor JB Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-02, reinforcing Illinois' commitment to the civil rights, human rights, and data privacy of autistic residents. The order aims to protect individuals from unauthorized data …

Inspectors concerned after assaults on staff and injured patients at NHS learning disability and autism wards

Patients with learning disabilities and autism suffered a "significant number of injuries" on NHS wards - while inspectors were also concerned about a rise in assaults on staff, too. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected three wards run by …

"Profound Autism" Consensus Definition Debuts at INSAR

It’s been more than three years since the Lancet Commission proposed the new term “profound autism” to describe the subset of the autism spectrum most disabled by the disorder. This label has been widely embraced by a range of stakeholders, including …

New CDC autism rates highlight the importance of early identification, comprehensive support

SAN ANTONIO – During this Autism Awareness Month, the CDC announced that 1 in 31 children are now being diagnosed with autism, up from 1 in 36. Experts want the public to know what that change actually means and what families can do if they suspect their …

HHS to Build 'Secure' Data Platform for Autism Research

Data Privacy , Data Security , Healthcare NIH, CMS Project Raises Patient Data Privacy Concerns, Advocates Say Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • May 7, 2025     Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS secretary, says an autism research project will be based …

Is Love on the Spectrum’s Sonia Wiggins Autistic? Meet James B. Jones’ Season 3 Date

While Sonia Wiggins only appeared briefly on Love on the Spectrum season 3, fans fell hard for the outgoing Netflix star and are curious if she is autistic. In Touch breaks down everything she’s said about her condition following her failed attempt at …

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces effort with NIH, Medicare, Medicaid to find root cause of autism

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday a partnership between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Institutes of Health to find the root cause of autism.  “We’re using this partnership …

Autism Awareness Patch

The Derry Township Police Department has collaborated with staff at The Vista School and World Wide Custom Creations, LLC to design a unique shoulder patch, promoting awareness and support for individuals affected by autism during Autism Awareness Month. …

Alternative education community helps Minnesotans with autism thrive

Autism has been in the news lately, due in part to false rumors about autism and vaccines and stereotypes about those who are diagnosed. New Centers for Disease Control data estimates find 1 in 31 8-year-olds nationally — and 1 in 28 in Minnesota — have …

RFK Jr orders huge Medicare data autism study

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Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order to Safeguard Rights of Autistic Illinoisans

SPRINGFIELD- Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-02, affirming Illinois’ commitment to the civil rights, human rights, and data privacy of autistic residents. The order protects individuals from unauthorized data collection and sharing …

Autism expert guides Cook Islands teachers

Hannah Perry discussing her general knowledge of autism with the second group of Nukutere College teachers/teacher aides yesterday. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/ 25050617/25050613 A speech/language and autism specialist is back in the Cook Islands …

RFK Jr. Gives Update on Autism Research Involving Medicare, Medicaid Members

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new initiative to provide researchers with access to claims data and electronic medical records of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with autism. The effort aims to deepen scientific …

Ohio families waiting at least a year for autism diagnosis specialist appointments

MEDINA, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday new plans to research the causes of autism using data from Medicare and Medicaid. “We’re pulling back the curtain, with full transparency and accountability, to deliver the …

Maidenhead care home for people with autism and learning disabilities 'disappointed' to receive 'requires improvement' ...

A care home for people with autism and learning disabilities in Maidenhead is ‘disappointed to have fallen below [its] high standards’ after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ rating. The care home, called Pinkneys Road (where it is based), is run by …

Pritzker seeks to protect privacy of those with autism in response to RFK Jr.'s plan

NIH, Medicare launch Autism data project; Kennedy vows transparency

Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, May 7: In a landmark initiative, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday announced a joint research project to study the causes of …

RPM Healthcare Applauds New York’s Medicaid Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare proudly supports New York State Medicaid’s decision to reimburse Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services under CPT code 99457, marking a significant advancement …

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel …

Ketamine Lead Gen Now Serves Wellness Clinics in 40+ States - Leading Growth in Mental Health & Wellness Marketing

With 10+ years in mental health marketing, Ketamine Lead Gen sets the standard for patient growth in Ketamine, TMS, MeRT, Peptides, HRT, NAD+, and weight loss. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ketamine Lead Gen, a …

Tivar® H.O.T. UHMW Enhances Food Processing Equipment Performance in High-Heat Applications

Tivar® H.O.T. UHMW from Interstate Advanced Materials is engineered to enhance food processing equipment performance in high-heat environments. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Food processing and packaging …

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, …

Stronger than the Storm and NEW DAY to Host Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 Governor's Hurricane Conference

Participants to Learn How to Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Hurricane Conference Takes Place May 11-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, FL WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than …

Wise Law Offices and Keely Wise Lead Chicago’s Fight Against Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Wise Law and Keely Wise Lead Chicago’s Fight Against Breast Cancer. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wise Law Offices, a group of award-winning trial lawyers serving Chicago since 2002, proudly announces their …

Adit Expands Into Chiropractic Care, Bringing Experience From 3,500+ Practices

Adit, a leading all-in-one platform healthcare is now proud to announce its official expansion in Chiro. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chiropractors now have access to the powerful digital tools that have helped …

Amerigo Scientific Announces Cell Proliferation and Viability Assay Kits to Unlock Precision in Cell Research

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s fast-moving world of cell biology, there is a need for reliable and reproducible analysis of cell proliferation and viability to progress research in drug discovery, cancer …

The Springs of Ballentine Celebrates Grand Opening with Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce

The residents of Wake County have a new Senior Living community for their residents FUQUAY-VARINA, NC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Springs of Ballentine officially celebrated its grand opening on May 8th with an …

American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Publishes Inaugural Issue of New Imaging Journal, Roentgen Ray Review (R3)

Publication of ARRS' new peer-reviewed radiology journal, Roentgen Ray Review, coincides with 125th anniversary of North America’s first radiological society LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

RHRC Receives Legislative Funding to Advance Rural Health Sustainability and Payment Reform

Legislative funding empowers RHRC to advance sustainable rural health models and payment reforms, improving access and care quality in underserved communities. MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rural Health …

Royal 4 Systems Partners with Labor AI’s ELS solution for their WISE 11.0 cloud WMS

Royal 4 Systems announced the release of LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution in WISE Warehouse Management System (version 11.0) LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal 4 Systems, a leading producer and …

THE DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THE 2025 HOODTALK MUSIC FESTIVAL: UNITY EDITION ON MAY 9 IN ACCRA, GHANA

Powered by Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc, the festival kicks off at 7 PM (GMT) in Independence Square ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation proudly …

Kent Holtorf M.D. Presents 'Fresh Perspectives' on 'the Rise in Autism’’ & 'How Peptides Advance Longevity', May 22

Author & TV Guest, Dr. Kent Holtorf M.D., explores 'Autism's Rise & The Role Peptides Play in Longevity' Thursday, May 22 – Epoch Media Center in Irvine, Ca. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Join Jay Nolan Community Services for a Picnic in the Park Promoting Inclusion for Neurodiverse Individuals

Enjoy fun activities, food, and learn about new services for neurodiverse individuals in the Monterey Bay area. SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS) is excited to announce its …

Local Veteran chosen to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Detroit Veteran Dances to Gold DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Detroit U.S. Army Veteran, Dari Pfeiffer has been selected as a gold medal winner in the 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition, Dance …