Research has consistently shown that young individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are over-represented in the criminal justice system. One of the biggest reasons for this is that autistic youth can become dangerous and…
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Toni Braxton is known to many as an artist; however, to Braxton herself, being a mom surpasses anything she could have ever accomplished through her music. She has two children, Denim and Diezel, fathered by…
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The Clark County School District is using funding from the Nevada Recruitment and Retention Grant to secure more than 70 special education teachers to serve in classrooms throughout the District. This hiring, training, and placement…
Read MoreThe Allegany Museum has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center, having undergone extensive training to assess sensory needs and communicate differences through a variety of channels, helping individuals better understand the unique challenges faced…
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Hospitals can feel cold and frightening, especially for people who are sensitive to noise, bright lights, or too much activity. For many autistic people, these spaces can feel even more overwhelming. But there is this…
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A concerned mother has filed a lawsuit against the Clark County School District for allegedly failing to protect her 10-year-old autistic son who was attacked by a special ed aide while at school. According to…
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On Friday, November 14th, Goodwill of Southern Nevada hosted its annual Holiday Shopping Spree event at its Henderson store. During this year’s event, over 100 local children benefited from the generosity of three main nonprofits:…
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Brittany, a 36-year-old mom who stars on the TV show The Valley, shared some exciting news on Instagram. She announced that she and her son, Cruz, have started a group called Cruz’s Crew with help…
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Recent statistics suggest that autistic children are adversely impacted by bullying at far greater rates than neurotypical children. According to Jennifer McConnell, a licensed and board-certified behavioral analyst at the Pierce Autism Center at Touro…
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Scientists are taking a closer look at a rare inherited illness called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and its surprising connection to autism. New findings suggest that children living with DM1 may be much more…
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