A new children's book by Las Vegas artist and author Juan Munoz aims to give autistic kids a character who feels like them. Arty the Autistic Artistic Turtle follows a turtle who is completely absorbed…
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Josh Weil has always loved the idea of the Wild West. He loves the open space, the freedom, the sense of leaving everything behind. That feeling shapes his newest novel, “What Came West,” which follows…
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Steven Cohen is 38, lives in Las Vegas, and is Autistic. Like so many others, he depends on Medicaid and Medicare to get the care he needs. But right now, he’s carrying a heavy worry that…
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There’s some encouraging news in the autism community right now. A large team of researchers, doctors, caregivers, and autistic adults recently came together to create a clearer, more consistent way to describe “profound autism.” This…
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For a lot of autistic individuals, the holidays, like the Fourth of July, can bring real stress instead of joy. The sudden loud bangs, bright flashes, and strong smells often trigger intense sensory overload, anxiety, or…
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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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