Autism

Turner: We need to talk about Autism

November 14, 2023

Content warning: This article includes mentions of suicidal ideation, ableism. When I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, shortly after I moved into the dorms at Northwestern my freshman year,...

Q&A: Medill freshman publishes first book about communicating with autistic brother

March 6, 2019

A&E Lia Assimakopoulos wants to give a voice to the silent. As the older sister of a non-speaking autistic teen, the Medill freshman wrote her first book about her brother and other children who struggle...

Off Script: Sesame Street’s autistic character is an excellent example for young viewers

April 12, 2017

A few months ago, I wrote about the importance of socially conscious children’s media. I particularly addressed how inclusive characters in media make children more aware and accepting of people different...

Feinberg professors win awards to research autism, Crohn’s disease

May 3, 2016

Two Feinberg professors each won competitive awards of $100,000 per year over three years to fund projects that fight autism spectrum disorder and Crohn’s disease. Feinberg Profs. Jeffrey Savas and...

Evanston bakery Sugar & Spice hires individuals with autism

January 28, 2015

Evanston bakery Sugar & Spice Extraordinary Sweet Treats has partnered with Chicago-area nonprofit Have Dreams, to teach a class for people with autism to gain skills for the workforce. The...

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