Autism Society of Alabama

Autism Awareness Month is in full swing across the nation, including here in Alabama, and a city on the Gulf Coast is offering modified experiences for all abilities. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can impair communication and interactions. It varies from person to person in its presentation.

The Artism Showcase, put on by the city of Mobile and its department of Parks and Recreation, shows the talents of local artists on the Autism spectrum. This is the showcase’s inaugural yea

Alabama law enforcement officers are getting extra training due to a new State law. The Cade Noah Act went into effect this month. It requires lawmen to be instructed on how to interact with people who have sensory needs.

Professors at The University of Alabama are actively seeking participants for research studies that could impact residents’ health and wellness. The university’s media center recently released sign-up information for 18 studies across multiple disciplines from engineering and psychology to nutrition and rural health, and there is more research to come.

Mardi Gras is in full swing in the Mobile area. This carnival season is the tenth anniversary of the Magnolia Breeze Youth Ensemble. It may look like a drumline and dancers in the carnival parades, but it’s much more.

The state House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill that would mandate insurance coverage for autism therapy.Representatives voted 100-0 in…