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03.17.2025

A Reply to the American Journal of Managed Care on the ADHD Medication Shortage

The March 2025 edition of the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) laid an argument on the table that overdiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is to blame for the…

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01.27.2025

Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation Shines a Focus on Autism During NFL Conference Championship Weekend

The Eagles Autism Foundation was featured during NBC’s TODAY Show on January 24, 2025. Eagles Autism Foundation was featured the Friday before the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in…

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01.22.2025

California Charity Helps Families of Neurodivergent Children during the Wildfires Crisis

California has been ravaged by one of the worst wildfire disasters in the history of the United States.  Many residents of the Golden State are beginning the task of rebuilding…

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01.02.2025

AFAA Foundation Statement of Support and Resources in Response to a National Tragedy in New Orleans

The Americans for Autism Advocacy Foundation is saddened by the events that happened on January 1, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  15 people lost their lives due to a truck…

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12.13.2024

NBC’s TODAY Show Talks About What It Means to be Neurodivergent

Caroline Kee of NBC’s TODAY show wrote about what it means to be neurodivergent in a blog post published on November 27, 2024, The original definition of neurodivergent can be traced…

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12.13.2024

New Illinois Law Trains Police Officers to Recognize the Signs of Autism

WTVO-TV in Rockford reported on December 11, 2024, related to a new Illinois state law taking effect that would require police officers to better understand the signs and traits of individuals…

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10.16.2024

UConn Teams with Wells Fargo Bank to Provide Employers with Neurodiversity Workshops

The University of Connecticut’s (UCONN) Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation introduced free workshops for businesses about introducing neurodiversity in the workplace. UCONN held the workshops on October 10, 2024…

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10.10.2024

ADHD Empowerment Month

October is traditionally known as ADHD Acceptance Month. However, rather than merely bring awareness to the acceptance of ADHD, we’d like to focus on empowering those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…

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10.02.2024

How Businesses of Any Size Can Hire Neurodiverse Individuals

Training Magazine issued an article called, "How to Hire People Who Work Differently.” This article delves into the importance of hiring neurodiverse individuals and offers strategies for companies to hire…

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09.23.2024

United States Food and Drug Administration Increases Production of Vyvanese in Response to ADHD Drug Shortage

Reuters reported on September 4th that the United States Food and Drug Administration approved to increase production of the stimulant medication known as Vyanese made by Takeda Pharmaceuticals.   Vyvanse…

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