Archive for May 2020
18-Year-Old Chicagoan With Autism Graduating Valedictorian
Ellie Lymon, a native of Chicago, was diagnosed with autism at age 4 after persistent speech delays. While the future may have seemed uncertain at the time, Lymon, now 14,…
Read MoreWriter Rebecca Brand Discusses Instilling Pride, Self-Esteem in Her Daughter With Autism
While autism affects 1 in 54 children in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control, overcoming stigmas and gaining societal acceptance remains an ongoing challenge for many of…
Read MoreCouple Creates Adventist Family Support Network to Help Families Dealing with Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 1 in 88 children, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). After their son Derek was diagnosed with autism, Keiny Goulart and her…
Read MoreSensory Issues and Face Masks: Mother of Son With Autism Shares Advice
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced most people to venture outside wearing protective face masks for their own safety and to prevent the spread of the virus. For many people with…
Read MoreSavannah Patterson, Essay Finalist With Autism, Describes Fighting Hate With Love
Savannah Patterson is a senior at Beaumont School, and is one of 10 finalists for The Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out, which awards $100,000 to winners of essay and…
Read More11-Year-Old With Autism From England Pens Poem Describing Covid-19 Experience
The Coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted the daily routines of many people on the autism spectrum. Logan Richards, an 11-year-old boy with autism and dyslexia from Hull, England, shared experience…
Read MoreEdison, NJ Resident With Autism Honors Health Care Workers With Balloon Art
Eddie Lin, a 22-year-old from Edison, New Jersey, has been creating balloon art since he was 10 years old. Lin, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, has turned…
Read MoreOn Mother’s Day, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Honors Moms of Patients, Including Those With Autism
This Mother’s Day, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta highlighted several exceptional mothers of their patients who have gone the extra mile, including the mothers of children with autism. “We see countless…
Read More9-Year-Old Girl With Autism Shares Experiences in Video for Classmates
While autism affects countless children throughout the United States, it remains sadly misunderstood, with many misconceptions still running rampant. Kimberly, a New York 9-year-old with autism, took to YouTube this…
Read MoreNonprofit Organization Easterseals Helps Families and Students With Autism
Easterseals is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing services throughout the country to children and adults with autism and other special needs. Autism currently affects in 1in 54 children in the…
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