News Articles

Safe Haven Law Does Not Absolve Parents of Responsibility

tari — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:23:10 -0500

CONTACT

Kathie Osterman, Communications and Legislative Services, (402) 471-9313

Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is letting Nebraskans know that leaving a child at a hospital does not terminate parental rights.

Fourteen children and youth have been abandoned at hospitals under LB 157 since the bill became law in July, with all instances occurring this month.

Living with Autism in College

tari — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:25 -0500

Follow the link to read an Assosicated Press article about one student's experience with Asperger's syndrom in College.

Scam Targets Child Care Providers

tari — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:32:38 -0500

August 1, 2008

CONTACT
Marla Augustine, Communications and Legislative Services, (402) 471-4047 or marla.augustine@dhhs.ne.gov

DHHS Ending Contract with Autism Center of Nebraska

tari — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:23:10 -0500

Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) announced today that it is terminating its contract with the Autism Center of Nebraska (ACN) in Omaha. Developmental Disabilities Division Director John Wyvill said the department will work to recover over a quarter of a million dollars.

One Man's Story: When an Autistic Man Grows Up

tari — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:17:46 -0500

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (CNN) -- When meeting Jeff Donohoo, it's not immediately apparent he is a 36-year-old man living with autism. In fact, unless you get him talking about the Atlanta Braves -- one of his true passions in life -- he is a very quiet person.

Early Signs of Autism

tari — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:57:16 -0500

Three years ago this national initiative was launched to help parents recognize the possible red flag signs of autism.

Research shows that the earlier children are diagnosed and the sooner treatment/therapy is started, the better the results for children.

A Walk for Autism

nchin — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:57:19 -0500

When a young boy named Zachary was diagnosed with severe autism, two young Belen sisters didn't waste any time in trying to find a way to help their cousin and bring the issue of autism to the attention of people closer to home.

Terrible tantrums

nchin — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:57:43 -0600

Timeouts? Forget it. Spanking? Nope.When Marianne Peterson's toddlers went into meltdown mode, she had a simple, foolproof method for stopping them cold. "I would lie on them," said Peterson, 57, of Ashland, Va., noting that her children, now grown, have turned out fine.

Diabulimia—a Young Diabetics' Eating Disorder

nchin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:34:38 -0600

We're smack in the middle of the National Eating Disorders Association's Awareness Week, and I'm wondering why I'm not familiar with the term diabulimia, a behavior highlighted in a study published today in the journal Diabetes Care.

Bullying harms kids' mental health: study

nchin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:20:09 -0600

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study provides strong evidence that being bullied can cause children to develop depression and anxiety.