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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As children plan to resume school in the coming season, many families face the familiar whirlwind of new schedules, supply lists, and shifting routines. For parents of autistic children, the change can feel even bigger.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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