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Strike Out Autism Baseball Challenge Coming Saturday at Central Reg.

Scott Stump — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:23:43 +0000

When his son was diagnosed with autism in 2010, Jerry Frulio was not going to sit back and be a passive parent.

Help NJ101.5 Support Autism Awareness in the Garden State

Leanne Vuksanic — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:02 +0000

New Jersey 101.5 is going blue on Facebook to show its support for 2013's World Autism Awareness Day and we urge you to join the effort.

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April is Autism Awareness Month

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:51:16 +0000

In an effort to encourage greater awareness of programs, services and support for individuals in New Jersey with autism, Governor Christie has declared April as Autism Awareness Month.

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Guaranteeing Insurance Coverage For Autism Treatment In NJ [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:47:57 +0000

In 2009, New Jersey enacted a law guaranteeing insurance coverage for autism treatment.

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Jersey Family Lights Neighborhood Blue For Autism [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:50 +0000

A New Jersey family is hoping to bathe their southern Ocean County neighborhood in blue lights this coming Tuesday in recognition of World Autism Day.

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NJ Medical School Receives $2.1M for Autism Research

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:16:54 +0000

Research that will focus on stem cells as a means of unlocking some of the mysteries surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has earned a $2.125 million grant from the New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.

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New Autism App Launches Next Week [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:00:51 +0000

For years, Jonathan Izak watched his now 12-year-old autistic brother struggle to communicate, knowing that he wanted to reach the outside world, but couldn't which made him incredibly frustrated.

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New Jersey's Autism Rate Soars [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:00:18 +0000

New Jersey's autism rate is among the highest in the nation. In fact, new research by the University of Medicine and Dentistry has found that the rate nearly doubled in four years.

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Anthony Starego, Brick's Autistic Kicker Nails Game-Winning Field Goal [VIDEO]

Scott Stump — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:30:10 +0000

As the ball rocketed through the uprights and the incredible story of Brick’s kicker with autism came to vivid life, those closest to him wondered if Anthony Starego fully grasped the enormity of what he had just done.

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Katy Perry and Jodi DiPiazza Sing 'Firework' at the Night of Too Many Stars

Dennis and Judi Show — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:32:12 +0000

Jodi DiPiazza was diagnosed with Autism before the age of two. Her parents Tom and Michelle were told not to expect too much from her, something no parent would ever want to hear. Through intensive training, Jodi found a way to overcome her disability and the following video of her is nothing short of inspirational.

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