A birthday trip to Las Vegas became a long and difficult day for Christine Yost and her daughter Marley. The two rode a Greyhound bus from Mesa, Arizona, on July 16 to visit family. The…
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Voters in Clark County’s District F will choose between two candidates for the School Board this November. Irene Bustamante Adams, the current vice president, is seeking a second term. Rob Hutchinson, a longtime district facilities…
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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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It’s been almost two and a half years since Seth Rogers’ 15-year-old autistic son, Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, disappeared from their home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The pain hasn’t eased one bit. Now, Seth has taken…
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For a long time, families have pushed to make sure their loved ones with disabilities can be part of regular life. For instance, going to school, working, and just living in the community like anyone…
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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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Children and adults on the Autism Spectrum who reside in Guernsey now have access to an updated hospital passport. This updated passport document helps hospital staff quickly understand a patient’s individual needs during visits to the…
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Blue Man Group will hold its annual sensory-friendly performance this month in partnership with the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. The special show takes place on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at the Luxor Hotel…
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