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Pandemic learning: reflection from a mother with a son on the Autism Spectrum

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2022

Roberta J. Okuszka, 53, remembers the first day of virtual learning vividly. Waking up at 7:30 a.m., making her son breakfast and helping him to get ready to reconnect with the outside world via Zoom....

OU Center for Autism is hosting Maureen Ziegler for Autism Acceptance Month.

OU Center for Autism to host Maureen Ziegler for Autism Acceptance Month

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter April 6, 2022

Maureen Ziegler, Ed.S., advocate and expert on autism in educational settings, is headed back to OU on April 11 to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with a presentation on how to best support individuals...

The Reason I Jump is available to stream on Netflix.

‘The Reason I Jump’ can uplift an entire community

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter June 30, 2021

Netflix has had an iffy reputation when it comes to representation of marginalized communities — along with Hollywood and the entertainment industry itself. With this in mind, I was barely optimistic...

OU’s North Star Reach Volunteers branch is one of only three in the Great Lakes area.

North Star Reach Volunteers raise autism awareness

Jessica Orlando, Reporter February 17, 2021

Oakland University’s North Star Reach Volunteers hosted a brief online meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9 which featured Marissa Gawel, a recruiter for University of Pediatricians.  The North Star Reach Volunteers...

OUCARES puts on free ‘Comorbidity & Autism’ webinar

Autumn Page, Marketing Director February 10, 2021

The Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) is hosting a free webinar for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), parents and caregivers, professionals and anyone...

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