Welcome to the Newsroom, created to foster Autism New Jersey's ongoing rapport with the media. If you are a reporter or producer seeking accurate information for a story about autism, as well as New Jersey families affected by autism and the professionals that support them, we can help. Autism New Jersey successfully works with national, regional, state and local reporters and producers to address the issues affecting New Jersey's autism community.
This section also is for families affected by autism who are interested in working with the media to tell their stories. To become a Autism New Jersey Media Specialist, click here.
Thank you in advance for your interest in autism, Autistm New Jersey and the issues facing New Jersey's autism community.
Contacts
Jessica Alloway, Coordinator of Communications
609.883.8100 x25
jalloway@autismnj.org
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Autism New Jersey is Relocating
Thank you for your patience as we relocate our office. We will continue to be available to support the autism community during this transition. If you need immediate assistance, our toll-fee information and advocacy line, 800.4.AUTISM, is available. To reach a staff member via e-mail, click here to see a full directory.
Please check back soon for more information and details on Autism New Jersey’s new location.
Study Linking Autism to Vaccine Retracted
A major British medical journal on Tuesday retracted a flawed study linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism.
The Lancet’s retracted the article after the General Medical Council, the supervisory body over physicians in England, concluded Andrew Wakefield, the lead author of the study, had engaged in a “biased selection of patients," describing his actions as “dishonest and irresponsible.”
Click here to read further coverage and statements from Autsim New Jersey.
CDC Releases New Autism Numbers
The Centers for Disease Control has released a study issuing new figures regarding national prevalence rates for autism spectrum disorders. It is estimated that an average of 1 in 110 children in the United States have an ASD. The figures increased from the CDC's previously reported average of 1 in 150. For a summary of the report findings, visit visit the CDC's website. For a PDF of the full report, click here.
Click here to read the community report.
DHS Announces the Release of The New Jersey Adults with Autism Task Force Report
The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the release of The New Jersey Adults with Autism Task Force Report. Read further details. Download The Adults with Autism Task Force report.
Legislation (A4057/S2559) which was signed on September 12, 2007 by Governor Jon Corzine (PL 2007, c. 173), created The New Jersey Adults with Autism Task Force.
Governor Corzine Announces the Announces the Creation of an Office of Autism
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Governor Corzine announced the creation of an Office of Autism during Autism New Jersey's 27th Annual Conference held in Atlantic City. The future is looking a little brighter for those coping with the disorder.
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"I will announce that we're going to create an office of autism service for adults.”
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The Listening Tour Summit is a Resounding Success
In an unprecedented gathering of families and state leaders, Autism New Jersey staff, legislators, opinion leaders, policy makers, service providers, advocates, experts, families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders participated in the agency’s Listening Tour Summit on June 20 in Newark’s North Ward Center to begin developing a “Blueprint for Lifetime Support Services for Families and Persons with Autism.” More than 200 members from diverse communities participated in the all-day meeting. The Blueprint will guide Autism New Jersey in its advocacy efforts to affect new legislative initiatives and policy changes to improve the lives of state residents with autism.
Watch New Jersey Network's coverage on this unprecedented event.
Click the link above and use the scroll bar on the right to find the headline "Autism Summit."
Gov. Corzine conducted “A Discussion on Autism”
On Thursday April 30th Governor Jon Corzine and Department of Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard conducted “A Discussion on Autism”, in which many of our constituents participated. The Governor and Commissioner heard a variety of issues impacting the lives of families impacted by autism. Such forums enable Autism New Jersey to advise state decision makers on the laws and regulations that would help to improve the lives of individuals with ASDs.
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CDC Publishes New Autism Prevalence Rates