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Dr. Bloch helps children with autism learn to read

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Learning to read is an essential life skill for all students. Helping a child with a reading disability can be complex, especially if other learning...

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Commentary: Autism to the rescue

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Autism diagnoses are on the rise, with more than 1 in 36 children in the United States now identified as being on the spectrum....

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MiraCosta launches program for people on autism spectrum

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CARLSBAD — MiraCosta College’s Technology Career Institute has launched a new CNC operator program for individuals on the autism spectrum. The Uniquely Abled: CNC Operator...

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Autism’s Got Talent fundraiser set

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REGION — The Autism Society of San Diego has launched the 2021 Southern California Autism’s Got Talent online talent competition fundraiser. This event is open...

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New center opens for teens and adults with autism

Kirk MattuFebruary 27, 2020

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SAN MARCOS — Teens and adults with autism will find expanded services in the region with the grand opening of the Adult Center of Excellence,...

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Jungle Poppins showcases musicians with autism

Steve PuterskiNovember 27, 2019November 29, 2019

November 27, 2019November 29, 201912845

VISTA — The holidays are here and with them come Christmas songs. And one North County band is out in front this holiday season with...

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Basketball program allows players with special needs to shine

Stephanie StangNovember 7, 2019

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SAN MARCOS — A special needs basketball program based out of San Marcos continues to make every player feel like a star. The program is...

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Participants with autism find outlet in the performing arts

Tawny McCraySeptember 19, 2019

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ENCINITAS — A theater group in Encinitas has been empowering people with autism for more than a decade after discovering that the performing arts are...

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Carlsbad teen with autism lands award for community project

Steve PuterskiAugust 15, 2019August 19, 2019

August 15, 2019August 19, 201901760

CARLSBAD — One local teenager is not letting autism slow him down. Ethan Hirschberg, 18, was diagnosed with high-functioning autism early in life, but now...

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Local author’s inspiration comes from son with autism

Christina Macone-GreeneMarch 1, 2018March 23, 2018

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RANCHO SANTA FE — His book titled “Hugs” was inspired by Lawrence Williams’ experience of raising his son who has autism. The Rancho Santa Fe...

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Family, groups, raise money for child to have autism service dog

Aaron BurginMarch 28, 2016March 28, 2016

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Cameron Langager met “Drake,” a golden retriever autism service dog, for the first time in 2014 during a therapy session at the Comprehensive Autism Center...