Autism

Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	How the anti-vax movement harms autistic people Northern Iowan 116:10, p.3	10/03/2019	In the author's opinion, the anti-vaccination movement harms those who have autism as it is based on discredited research linking vaccinations to autism and leads to the negatively pathologizing autistic people; photo.
2	Play created for kids on autism spectrum Northern Iowan 115:50, p.4	04/18/2019	Faculty and students have created "To Touch the Moon," an immersive theatre production to stimulate and engage audience members with developmental disorders. Centered on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the play will take place April 19, 20, 26, and 28 in Bertha Martin Theatre; photos.
3	"See it Feelingly" in autism memoir Northern Iowan 115:20, p.3	11/01/2018	Author and film producer Ralph Savarese discussed his new memoir "See it Feelingly," inspired by his experiences and research on autism; photo.
4	Play portrays romance on the spectrum Northern Iowan 115:15, p.4	10/15/2018	Student Nathan Selove's "Aut is Love," a play based on his experience of romance as an autistic person, was performed in the Interpreter's Theatre in Lang Hall; photos.
5	Therapy dogs visit UNI Campus Northern Iowan 114:9, p.4	09/25/2017	Susan Vallem, from Retrieving Freedom, gave a presentation about why service dogs are important. She discussed how service dogs help veterans, people with autism, disabilities, and mental health, such as depression and loneliness; photo.
6	From success to heartbreak; Sarina Chen has seen it all Northern Iowan 111:2, p.1	09/04/2014	Sarina Chen has become a favored teacher in the Communications Studies Department and uses her hardships in life as a way to improve her teaching and connect with students; photo.
7	People with disabilities are not broken Northern Iowan 110:54, p.4	04/28/2014	Author feels Autism Speaks views autism as a tragedy. She says that when we tell people with disabilities they need to be cured, we are telling them they are not good enough the way they are; photo.
8	UNI to host inclusion and communication conference Public Relations News Release 2013:268, p.1	04/28/2014	UNI will host the 2014 Midwest Summer Institute: Inclusion and Communication for All on June 23, and June 24, in Russell Hall.
9	Men perform for autism funding Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1	04/24/2014	Alpha Xi Delta hosted its fourth annual Xi Man Competition, a pageant that raises money for Autism Speaks. Eight men performed their talents and donned formal wear for the pageant; photo.
10	Greek chapter of the week: Alpha Xi Delta Northern Iowan 110:42, p.5	03/06/2014	Highlights the sorority Alpha Xi Delta as the Greek chapter of the week. Says they value sisterhood, leadership, service, and scholarship.
11	Alpha Xi Delta to hold walk for Autism Speaks Northern Iowan 110:17, p.5	10/25/2013	Alpha Xi Delta are hosting the Step It Up 5k challenge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. It is an opportunity for students to contribute and give back to Autism Speaks.
12	Campanile illuminated for autism awareness Northern Iowan 109:50, p.1	04/19/2013	In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, the UNI chapter of Alpha Xi Delta arranged to have the Campanile lit up with blue lights each night during April; photo.
13	UNI student training black lab, Tags, to be service dog Northern Iowan 109:47, p.6	04/09/2013	Darin Adams is training a black lab to be a therapy dog. He is doing this through the program Retrieving Freedom which provides service dogs to disabled veterans and autistic children. The organization is working with UNI to get more students involved.
14	Students perform original play for autistic children Northern Iowan 109:36, p.6	02/19/2013	Student cast members of "Playful Inventions" put on a play for children with autism. The play was meant to create an inclusive environment for the kids; photo.
15	Military families and autism Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.4	04/01/2012	Professor Berghammer is developing programs to assist military families who have children on the autism spectrum; photo.
16	Spectrum of joy Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.2	04/01/2012	Professor Berghammer uses drama to work with children who are on the autism spectrum; photo.
17	A spectrum of joy Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.	04/01/2012	Professor Gretta Berghammer works with a child who has autism; photo.
18	The amazing challenge accepted Northern Iowan 108:12, p.6	10/07/2011	Alpha Xi Delta sponsors "Day in the Park", featuring food, music, silent auction, and carnival games. Autism Speaks received the proceeds from the event.
19	UNI Professor begins program working with youth on the Autism Spectrum Public Relations News Release 2011:64, p.1	09/30/2011	Professor Greta Berghammer will launch, through Sturgis Youth Theatre, its Spectrum Theater that will discuss autism.