AutismInfo.com wishes Barry Neil Kaufman (Bears) is huge happy 60th birthday. The autism community is indebted to Bears, his wife Samahria, and all at the Option Institute, for making a difference in the world of autism. Thanks Bears, and Happy Birthday!!

Steel Valley 5th graders work with autistic students to create mock bologna ad. As part of a nationwide competition, fifth-graders from Steel Valley's leadership group and elementary autistic children taped a mock commercial for Oscar Mayer bologna last week. The project reflected the school district's ongoing effort to keep autistic children in the classroom with the help of fellow students; in this case a select contingent of fifth-graders.

Genetic and Immunologic Considerations In Autism.

Article: The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a rule that allows the government to require safety testing of adult medicines commonly given to children — from asthma treatments to Prozac.

Tragic Story: Autistic Teen Starved to Death while father served a 38-day sentence.

Article: Expert says MMR autism link will be proved this year. A Definitive link between MMR and autism will be confirmed this year, the scientist who first raised the alarm on the safety of the vaccine claimed yesterday.

Article: Autism; Out of the Shadows. Parents and Society Confront a Disabling Disorder that has Increased 17-Fold.

Article: The Crushing Cost of Special Education.

Article: Sixth-grader, who's sister has autism, honored for character. She uses the knowledge about her sister's illness and disabilities to have empathy for other students who may have a learning problem.

Article: Lifelong Concerns for a Special Child A different fear of death.