Local Comic Shares Ups & Downs of Son’s Autism
Comic Jeff Ahern’s autism journey with son Rhys began 15 years ago. At first Ahern and his wife wanted to believe their baby Rhys was “perfect.” Then came the diagnosis…
Elmwood EMTs receive Carter Kits for autism care
ELMWOOD, Neb. (WOWT) – EMTs in Elmwood have two new “Carter Kits” designed to help care for patients on the autism spectrum during emergency situations. The sensory bags contain weighted…
Federal audit reveals $46 million fraud in Maine’s autism care program
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Federal investigators have uncovered significant fraud in Maine’s largest welfare program, MaineCare, as part of a broader investigation into welfare schemes across the United States. A recent…
Celebrity Cruises apologizes after autistic man was kicked off ship in Mexico on Christmas Eve
Celebrity Cruises claims to have achieved ‘Autism Friendly Cruise Line status’ A New Jersey mother is seeking reimbursement for a family cruise after her autistic son was kicked off the…
Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause the disorder. Although the panel…
Patience star Ella Maisy Purvis: ‘Autistic people aren’t robots. We wear our hearts on our sleeves’
Ella Maisy Purvis, star of C4’s Patience, writes about her first lead role: ‘I’ve learnt how to be an actor on this set… and a person, really’ I often slip…
Views of autism, LI’s Jesse Findling, bird feeders
Different ways to see autism’s beauty I disagree about relating the color gray to autistic people . Every time I interact with the beautiful, talented, and glowing young lady in…
Different Autism Mutations Can Lead to Similar Brain Changes
Distinct autism mutations converge on shared pathways during early brain development in organoid models. Autism is linked to hundreds of different genes, yet many autistic people share similar features. Now,…
Royal Caribbean Reportedly Apologizes After Mom Says Adult Son with Autism Was Kicked Off Cruise: ‘There Was No Compassion’
Royal Caribbean says they “could have been more sensitive to their needs,” in a statement shared with ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’ A South Jersey mom says she did everything she could…
Buddhist Monks’ Quiet Gesture Toward Nonverbal Boy with Autism Goes Viral in North Carolina
A mom says her nonverbal son with autism rarely allows anyone to touch his wrist — making one monk’s gentle gesture unforgettable Stock photo of Buddhist monks in Charlotte, North…