Over on the Autism News NetWORK, Dr. Gwynette and ANN staffer Joshua Miller recently hosted Wendy Dawson, the Executive Director of Social Motion Skills, and Social Motion Education Director Brandi Timmons on the latest episode of the Autism News NetWORK podcast. Social Motion Skills is based in Houston, TX and works to inspire and empower
The first ever virtual Pre-teen/Teen Project Rex Hang Out group begins June 16th and will continue through August 11th. The group will meet each Tuesday from 2PM – 3PM on Zoom. The group is open to ages 10-16 and there is no cost. This virtual Hang Out group is open to all participants of past
Recent Autism News NetWORK podcast guest Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca has been featured in an article at WebMD regarding his paper on the prevalence of two key genetic tests that can help those with autism receive proper diagnosis and care. For the study, the researchers analyzed data gathered from 1,280 autism patients in Rhode
Project Rex founder Dr. Frampton Gwynette will be featured on the Yes You CAN Talk radio show next Saturday May 30th. The show runs from 7AM – 8AM on WRNN 99.5 FM in Myrtle Beach and can also be live streamed via the Tune In website or app. Won’t be up to listen? Watch for
The Protection & Advocacy System for South Carolina has published a Q&A document outlining information regarding accommodations for college students with disabilities during this time of quarantine and distance learning. We have created a PDF of the document you may download here and have also reproduced the content below for ease of access: College Students
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee of the Department of Health & Human Services recently hosted a webinar titled Expanding Career Pathways for Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Employment as a Social Determinant of Health. The webinar provided information about supports and resources to improve access to competitive, integrated employment for youth and
The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program is offering a number of free webinars in the coming weeks. “AAC Basics at Home” will be presented April 21st from 1PM – 2PM. With families and their non-verbal children staying at home, it’s time to review the basics of promoting communication device use. Join the webinar to learn
Temple Grandin recently spoke with Parade.com about how parents and caregivers can help their families thrive during this unprecedented time of isolation. The bestselling author is well-aware that adaptation is often easier said than done, especially for someone with ASD. She, too, is adapting. She can usually be found traveling around the world speaking to large
In a pilot study in adults with autism and depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, was effective in reducing depressive symptoms and had some effects on autistic symptoms, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in Autism Research. This study suggests that TMS warrants further study as a potential treatment for adults with
MUSC Catalyst has a published feature story about Project Rex staffer Melanie Wiley. Melanie is the force behind Project Rex Hangout and is pursuing both an MD and PhD while also mentoring autistic teens and children through Project Rex. When Medical University of South Carolina student Melanie Wiley works with children on the autism spectrum,
