Steven Cohen is 38, lives in Las Vegas, and has autism. Like many others, he depends on Medicaid and Medicare to stay healthy. Right now, he’s worried. Really worried that upcoming changes could strip away the…
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Father’s Day is that special time when we pause to celebrate the love, patience, and quiet strength fathers show their families every single day. For Martin Nievera, the man they call the Concert King, this…
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A fun and nostalgic fundraiser is bringing the spirit of the classic movie Grease to Las Vegas this weekend. The annual poker tournament, now in its 12th year, is themed around Rydell High, encouraging participants to…
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Jacob Anderson, an 18-year-old from Las Vegas, walked across the stage at Spring Valley High School on May 22 to receive his diploma. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, he faced leukemia at age 7…
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It’s always encouraging to see local businesses step up for the autism community. Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing is doing exactly that by shining a light on Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Southern…
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There are stories that just warm your heart, and this one from Las Vegas is definitely one of them. Jacob Anderson, an 18-year-old autistic young man, proudly walked across the graduation stage at Spring Valley High…
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The crack of the bat, cheering from the stands, and kids playing hard, these are the sounds of a typical high school rivalry game. But on Tuesday evening in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the 4th annual…
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Every child sees and interacts with the world in their own special way. And that's why, just last week on the 11 of May, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative held a workshop aimed at…
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Good news for our community: the travel industry in America is slowly becoming more welcoming to autistic people and their families. More destinations and attractions are working to reduce sensory overload, loud noises, bright lights,…
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As parents, we’re always quietly watching our kids, wondering whether they are hitting their milestones. You might be observing whether they are connecting with others, or even growing in their own special way. Sometimes those…
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