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Kids with Autism Love Computers, Duh …

Studies have suggested that computer use can help to calm children on the autistic spectrum, while stimulating their ability to communicate. Autistic children may prefer interaction with a computer interface because they can actively control it, and therefore communication through this medium may be less threatening than face-to-face conversation.

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Clinton’s $700 Million Autism Plan

OK, I am not really a fan, but Hillary Clinton is talking about Autism which sure can’t hurt. While campaigning in the battleground of Iowa this weekend, Hillary threw a $700 million bone to the Autism community. If Autism Parents in Iowa find babysitters, they may remember Hil favorably on Caucus Day. Does Barrack Obama have an Autism Plan? Edwards? Romney? Rudy? Ron Paul?

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