Claudine Intner wasn't one to sit back and wallow in the despair of having a child with autism, though she felt like doing it many times. She, having a background in art and media created "Art Now for Autism" which collects and sells artwork that benefits famlies of children with autism.

The Calgary Herald today released an article regarding autism and the statistics in of those affected in Canada. The Autism Calgary Association was established to give assistance to the many affected by way of information, library materials, and services.

A great segment recently aired on CBS that looks not just into autism, but into the effect that autism has on the siblings. Many have no outlet to communicate the frustration they may feel.

Parties from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations gathered in Beirut recently to hold a conference to raise awareness on autism, discuss early detection signs, and the benefits of early diagnosis. The 2 day conference at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Beirut was well attended with a crowd of over 300 attendees.

Rutgers psychology professor Maggie Shiffrar is currently conducting research into the perception of body language and movements and how autistic people perceive others. Shiffrar was granted a $400,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to learn how emotional states are observed and to interpret body movements.