Raising a child with autism can be a daily challenge for parents. Bright lights and loud noises can be overwhelming to the child; the child may be anxious about unfamiliar situations and prone to ...
It’s not uncommon for autistic children to wander away from home, schools and caregivers. And when they do, the outcomes can be deadly. But experts are speaking out about efforts to keep kids inside ...
Thomas VanCott compares his son Jake’s experience with autism to life on a tightrope. Upset the delicate balance and Jake, 18, plunges into frustration, slapping himself and twisting his neck in ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis native and rapper Kia Shine and his wife are promoting water safety and spreading autism awareness. It’s been two weeks since 5-year-old Kayden Nolen, with autism, disappeared ...
If you're a parent or caregiver of a child who's autistic, the odds are you're spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the ...
Social stories have been a constant companion in my parenting journey (with my two neurodivergent boys). I, as well as our speech and occupational therapists, crafted social stories whenever we wanted ...
A 5-year-old autistic boy recently drowned in a Collier County pond, prompting water safety reminders. Children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown, and Florida leads the nation in ...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah mother whose son is on the spectrum is advocating for more water safety resources aimed at children with autism. Heather Boatwright-Mimms’ young son has autism, she ...
The New York Yankees and Major League Baseball are giving one Bronx middle school $50,000 to go toward a “sensory room” designed for kids on the autism spectrum. It came after students at the One ...