Research published by the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that African American and Latino children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at older ages than Caucasian children. The article poses this may be due to misinterpretation of symptoms by intake counselors and fewer parent reports of concerning behavior.
It took almost two years for Lillie Larimore to be diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, lack of speech and seizures. Lillie’s mom and her husband are now determined to foster awareness, in part, by organizing Delaware’s first Angelman Syndrome awareness walk this year to raise funds and help find a cure.
Several Democratic senators are asking the Trump administration to bring together multiple disability-related panels such as the Interagency Committee on Disability Research, when making important budget decisions about disability programs to ensure input is sought from the disability community.
Autism Delaware has announced that they hope to attract 3,000 walkers and raise $250,000 for programs and services during the state-wide Walk for Autism being held on April 14, in Lewes and April 21, in Wilmington. In addition to the walk, fun zones will be set up with hands-on crafts for children.
In partnership with The Precisionists, commercial lender CAG Truck Capital announced plans to hire individuals with autism to fill positions in their loan processing department. The Wilmington-based Precisionists have partnered with several area companies to reach their goal of employing 10,000 individuals with disabilities by 2025.
