This information was taken off the Wrightslaw website at www.wrightslaw.com.
The links listed below will be operational on the site but not in this email.
Much of this infomation is also availabe on NBC's website:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6844737

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Frightening Fact: According to a recent report from Government Accountability
Office, the number of children diagnosed with autism skyrocketed more than 500
percent in the past ten years. (Special Education: Children with Autism
published by the Government Accountability Office at
http://www.wrightslaw.com/news/05/autism.sped.gao.htm)

As families struggle with this devastating disorder, news organizations are
taking a fresh look at issues related to autism, including theories behind its
dramatic increase and effective treatments. NBC will run two new series next
week: Autism: The Hidden Epidemic (February 21-25) & Autism: Paying the Price
(February 22-25).

The NBC “Today” show is running a special 10-part series on autism from
Monday, February 21 through Friday, February 25. Autism: The Hidden Epidemic
will include these segments:

Feb. 21: Early Signs and Causes
Feb. 22: Diagnosis: The Marino Family Story
Feb. 23: Education and Emotional Aspects
Feb. 24: Advocating and the Law
Feb. 25: 'Autism Speaks' Initiative

The February 24 segment, "How to be the Best Advocate For Your Child," will
include an interview with Gary Mayerson, the attorney who successfully
represented the family in Zachary Deal v. Hamilton County (6th Cir. 2004). Mr.
Mayerson is the author of How To Compromise With Your School District Without
Compromising Your Child.


Beginning Tuesday, February 22, CNBC will air a four-part series, Autism: Paying
the Price. This series focuses on the financial implications of autism and
includes segments on:


* the financial impact on families
* the roles of government and private funding for research
* opportunities in healthcare and pharmaceuticals
* autism in the workplace

More info about Autism: The Hidden Epidemic & Autism: Paying the Price.

Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome - FAQs, articles, caselaw, books, resources,
research, information and support.





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