/tags/autism Autism en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:46:44 GMT /health/2022-02-12/kids-with-autism-struggle-to-adapt-to-adulthood-one-doctor-is-trying-to-change-that Dr. Mai Pham left a corporate career to spark change in a system that is failing millions of Americans with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:46:44 GMT /health/2022-02-12/kids-with-autism-struggle-to-adapt-to-adulthood-one-doctor-is-trying-to-change-that Noam Levey, Noam Levey /education/2020-01-22/austin-isd-considers-opening-a-school-for-young-adults-with-autism A local nonprofit wants to start a school in Austin that serves young adults with neurological conditions like autism.Easterseals of Central Texas is� Wed, 22 Jan 2020 23:34:44 GMT /education/2020-01-22/austin-isd-considers-opening-a-school-for-young-adults-with-autism Claire McInerny /life-arts/2018-11-02/festival-promotes-acceptance-and-awareness-of-autism-through-film The Autism Society of Texas will roll out the red carpet this weekend for what Jacquie Benestante says is a peek behind the curtain of everyday life for� Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:58:45 GMT /life-arts/2018-11-02/festival-promotes-acceptance-and-awareness-of-autism-through-film Jimmy Maas /austin/2017-02-23/proposed-autism-center-in-jeopardy-after-panel-rejects-zoning-change-for-subdivision The future of a residential facility for adults with autism is in limbo after a vote by a city of Austin commission.Autism Center Austin’s proposed home� Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:01:00 GMT /austin/2017-02-23/proposed-autism-center-in-jeopardy-after-panel-rejects-zoning-change-for-subdivision Audrey McGlinchy /health/2015-02-05/amid-rise-in-measles-cases-austin-sees-rise-in-vaccine-exemptions-among-schoolchildren The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently dealing with more than 100 cases of measles. In 2014, the U.S. saw 644 cases, more than it had� Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:12:31 GMT /health/2015-02-05/amid-rise-in-measles-cases-austin-sees-rise-in-vaccine-exemptions-among-schoolchildren /health/2012-08-02/texas-tooth-fairy-studies-triggers-for-autism A San Antonio scientist looking for possible causes of autism is taking an unusual approach. University of Texas Health Science Center epidemiologist Dr.� Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:02:24 GMT /health/2012-08-02/texas-tooth-fairy-studies-triggers-for-autism Mary Mattia /health/2011-11-14/first-person-working-with-autism This morning on KUT, we reported on the challenges people with autism face when trying to find gainful employment. The Centers for Disease Control and� Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:54:14 GMT /health/2011-11-14/first-person-working-with-autism Nathan Bernier /education/2011-08-25/ut-professors-develop-online-game-to-help-autistic-children Two University of Texas professors are developing a game that could affect the lives of children diagnosed with autism. Yan Zhang, an assistant professor� Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:57:32 GMT /education/2011-08-25/ut-professors-develop-online-game-to-help-autistic-children Reshma Kirpalani