Archive for September 2019
Utah Mother Becomes Advocate for Tracking Technology After Son with Autism Goes Missing
To say it was a harrowing moment for Taylor and Marshall Cox when one of their two sons with autism went missing would be an understatement. Thankfully, the police quickly…
Read MoreCalifornia Teen with Autism Garners Awards and Recognition for Poetry
For many people with autism, expressing their thoughts and feelings can be a major challenge. Miles McInerney, a high-schooler with autism from California, has broken through that barrier thanks to…
Read MoreIndiana Mom Creates Theater Group for Young Adults with Autism
While there are many theater groups, the Carmel Spectrum Players differ in one specific way: each member is on the autistic spectrum. The group, which will have its inaugural show…
Read MoreKentucky Group Creates Friendship Opportunities for Young Adults with Autism
For young adults on the autistic spectrum, forming friendships and personal connections may be extremely difficult due to the social challenges that are a can part of the condition. In…
Read MoreTeachers at Pelham Bay Public School Receive Special Autism Training Session
As students returned to school this month, P.S. 14, a public school in Pelham Bay, New York, promoted inclusivity through an autism training session for teachers. While the school has…
Read MoreTexas Passes Law Preventing Miscommunication Between Police and People with Autism
Getting pulled over by police is a stressful experience, and all the more so for people with autism, who often experience heightened anxiety, sensory issues, and and challenges with verbal…
Read MorePhiladelphia Eagles and Radio Giant: Entercom Raise Over $363,000 For Autism Research
The Philadelphia Eagles and radio giant Entercom have announced that the 2019 Eagles Radiothon has raised $363,746 for Eagles Autism Challenge Inc., an organization dedicated to raising funds for autism…
Read MoreSpeech Language Pathologist Shares Inspiring Story of Helping Nonverbal Boy with Autism
A speech language pathologist (SLP) took to Twitter this month to share her experience helping a nonverbal 10-year-old boy with autism communicate with his father. In her seven-part recounting of…
Read More12-Year-Old With Autism From Indiana Writes Book Promoting Autism Awareness
The experience of having autism, a neurological condition that affects social skills and verbal communication, varies widely from person to person. Deleah Payne, a 12-year-old from Evansville, Indiana, is now…
Read MoreVirginia Teen With Autism Becomes Official Ambassador of Favorite Clothing Line
A 16-year-old with autism from Roanoke, Virginia has been chosen as the ambassador for the outdoor clothing line Huk, after his posts expressing how much he loves the brand went…
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