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Childhood Lost

Children today are noticeably different from previous generations, and the proof is in the news coverage we see every day. This site shows you what’s happening in schools around the world. Children are increasingly disabled and chronically ill, and the education system has to accommodate them. Things we've long associated with autism, like sensory issues, repetitive behaviors, anxiety and lack of social skills, are now problems affecting mainstream students. Blame is predictably placed on bad parenting (otherwise known as trauma from home).

Addressing mental health needs is as important as academics for modern educators. This is an unrecognized disaster. The stories here are about children who can’t learn or behave like children have always been expected to. What childhood has become is a chilling portent for the future of mankind.

Loss of Brain Trust features over 9,000 news stories published worldwide since January, 2017

Anne Dachel, Media editor, Age of Autism
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What will happen in another 4 years? How can we go on like this? This is a national (and international) problem of monumental proportions. We have an entire new class of children who cannot be accommodated by the system: many are manifestly neurologically impaired. Meanwhile, the government and the medical profession sleep on regardless.
John Stone,
UK media editor, Age of Autism

The generation of American children born after 1990 are arguably the sickest generation in the history of our country.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

It seemed to me that with rising autism prevalence, you’d also see rising autism costs to society, and it turns out, the costs are catastrophic.
They calculated that in 2015 autism cost the United States $268 billion and they projected that if autism continues at its current rate, we’re looking at one trillion dollars a year in autism costs by 2025, so within five years.
Toby Rogers, PhD, Political economist

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New Jersey: 2 hospitals receive ASD certification; staff received autism training

The end of childhood
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April 3, 2025, ROI: Two N.J. hospitals earn Certified Autism Center designation

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital have each been designated as Certified Autism Centers by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

Both hospitals trained the majority of their clinical staff to better support autistic and sensory-sensitive patients, introducing tools like sensory kits, calming spaces, and communication supports to improve patient care and reduce anxiety.

“These certifications reflect our commitment to inclusive, equitable care for all patients, especially those with autism,” said Leslie D. Hirsch, CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System. Bergen New Bridge President and CEO Deborah Visconi echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of creating safe, welcoming spaces for neurodivergent individuals.

IBCCES awards the designation to organizations that complete specialized autism training and implement long-term strategies for accessible, sensory-friendly healthcare.

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