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Autism spectrum disorder pilot project passes Legislature
BISMARCK--The North Dakota Legislature has approved an autism spectrum disorder pilot program. Senate Bill 2268 allows the Department of Human Services to use up to $200,000 for a regional autism spe...
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Autism task force meeting cancelled

Tuesday's Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force meeting has been cancelled. The meeting had been scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and was going to be available through video conferencing.

April 29, 2013

Lawmakers learn about life with autism

BISMARCK — When Colin Vieweg goes to the mall, he feels like he’s in a jungle surrounded by howler monkeys all screaming at the same time.

By Teri Finneman, Forum Communications Co. , April 18, 2012

Autism research may be about to bear fruit

More than $1 billion has been spent over the past decade researching autism. In some ways, the search for its causes looks like a long-running fishing expedition, with a focus on everything from genetics to the age of the father, the weight of the mother, and how close a child lives to a freeway.

April 10, 2012

Fraternal twins with autism: Is risk in the womb?

Most of the risk of autism has been blamed by experts on inherited genes. Now one of the largest studies of twins and autism shifts the focus to the womb, suggesting that the mother’s age and health may play a larger role than thought.

By By Carla K. Johnson, The Associated Press , July 05, 2011

Family of autistic man sues ex-cop over his death

January 22, 2011

N.D. approved for autism services

BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota’s Department of Human Services says it has received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover new services for young children with autism spectrum disorders.

November 20, 2010

N.D. gets fed OK to to cover autism services

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Department of Human Services says it has received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover new services for young children with autism spectrum disorders.

November 19, 2010

Report shows autism services lack in N.D.

BISMARCK — Autism spectrum disorder services in North Dakota are inadequate, information is scarce, and training is needed for parents and professionals, a recent survey found.

By By Teri Finneman, Forum Communications Co. , October 13, 2010

Health insurance coverage for autism to be considered

BISMARCK — A Dickinson father wants kids like his 8-year-old son to be able to get the help they need. Nick Gates is pushing for “Noah’s Law,” which would require health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bill draft applies to those under the Public Employees Retirement System.

By By Teri Finneman , Forum Communications Co. , September 22, 2010

Anne Carlsen to hold autism workshop

The Anne Carlsen Center has invited two literacy experts to Bismarck on May 5-6 for empowering workshops examining tools and techniques that support communication in individuals with autism.

March 24, 2010

Autism center has money woes

The North Dakota Autism Center in Fargo is facing a funding shortfall of $40,000 after its first full year of operation. Volunteer Executive Director Sandy Smith said the recession and spring flooding made fundraising a challenge.

January 21, 2010

Fargo autism center has money woes

The North Dakota Autism Center in Fargo is facing a funding shortfall of $40,000 after its first full year of operation. Volunteer Executive Director Sandy Smith says the recession and spring flooding made fundraising a challenge.

January 20, 2010

Autism clinician presenting lecture

Autism clinician presenting lecture Travis Thompson, a well-known autism clinician, researcher and author of several books, including “Straight Talk About Autism” (2008) and “Freedom from Meltdowns: Solutions for Children with Autism” (2008), will present a free, public lecture on “Autism: Early Intervention and Brain Development” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Minnesota State University Moorhead Science Lab 104.

November 03, 2009

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ACC cancels UND autism event

Due to confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu strain at the University of North Dakota, the Anne Carlsen Center has cancelled its final autism conference of 2009, set to take place on the university campus.

September 25, 2009

Speaker on autism to be in Grand Forks

Jonathan Tarbox, the director of research and development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, will present a two-day conference on Sept. 29-30 in Grand Forks. “Challenging Behaviors: Interventions and Curriculum” will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day at the South Ballroom of the Memorial Student Union at the University of North Dakota.

September 01, 2009

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