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The Journal of Pediatrics has released a research article reporting overweight and obese mothers are more than two times more likely to give birth to children with autism or developmental delays. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jordan Matich reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPObeseMomsWrap.mp3]

One traveling speaker will be stopping by Gainesville to give his insight on social issues and Autism. James Williams is a young man living with autism. He travels the country talking about his experiences, the challenges he faces and how he copes with this diagnosis. Earlier today, Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s …

The Centers for Disease Control estimate an average of 1 out of 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder. Saturday is World Autism Awareness Day. WUFT-FM’s JoAnna Wise spoke with Marie Trempe the founder of Autism Oasis, a school for autistic children. She outlined what people should be more aware …

While some disorders seem far from having a cure, researchers have made some recent discoveries on how to work with autistic children to give them more success. University of Florida modafinil online researchers with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders are researching the use of intensive behavior therapy. But …

This Saturday (April 17th) people are encouraged to “Stomp The Swamp.” It’s all a part of an effort to bring attention to autism. Kaitlyn Ash reports on the event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/89AUTISM.mp3]