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…
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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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A research group from the Massachusetts General Hospital recently analyzed data from 18,000 births between March of 2020 and May of 2021. The purpose of this study was to look into how COVID-19 in pregnant…
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This weekend, Chuck E. Cheese hosted its annual Sensory Sensitive Halloween celebration at all U.S. locations, offering a calm and inclusive environment for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities. The event opened two hours…
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Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson recently became a senior national advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As part of his role, he’s been addressing one of the…
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Recent estimates suggest there are around 52,000 individuals in Nevada on the autism spectrum. Many of these individuals are still children who greatly benefit from the services and treatment programs offered by facilities like the…
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