ST. Southern Ill. mother creates autism digital support group

EDWARDS COUNTY, Ill. (WFIE) – A southern Illinois mother is working to create more support and inclusion for children with autism. Alyssa Pierce recently launched ‘Tri-State Neuro-divergent Families’. It’s a digital support group for Tri-State families and caregivers of children with autism, allowing them to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others to feel…

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Southern Ill. mother creates autism digital support group

EDWARDS COUNTY, Ill. (WFIE) – A southern Illinois mother is working to create more support and inclusion for children with autism. Alyssa Pierce recently launched ‘Tri-State Neuro-divergent Families’. It’s a digital support group for Tri-State families and caregivers of children with autism, allowing them to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others to feel…

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ST.8-year-old boy with autism gets surprised with adaptive bicycle

RADNOR, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Finding adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities can feel like an uphill battle. But today, 8-year-old Sy’Heem Priester from North Philadelphia got the wheels he needed to reach the top. The gift of a customized ‘Freedom Concepts’ adaptive bicycle came courtesy of a nonprofit called, ‘Help Hope Live.’ For over 40 years, ‘Help…

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Why Do We Call Them T-shirts?

The T-shirt is one of the most common clothing items in the world, yet many people never stop to wonder how it got its name. Surprisingly, the explanation is very simple. A T-shirt is called a “T-shirt” because of its shape. When the garment is laid flat on a surface, the body forms a vertical…

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8-year-old boy with autism gets surprised with adaptive bicycle

RADNOR, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Finding adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities can feel like an uphill battle. But today, 8-year-old Sy’Heem Priester from North Philadelphia got the wheels he needed to reach the top. The gift of a customized ‘Freedom Concepts’ adaptive bicycle came courtesy of a nonprofit called, ‘Help Hope Live.’ For over 40 years, ‘Help…

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ST. 4-Year-Old Boy with Autism Disappears from Home. Hours Later, Police Make ‘Heartbreaking’ Discovery at Nearby Pool

A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a Kentucky pool hours after he disappeared from home. Aazam Dahir was last seen in the area of Richiewayne Drive in Louisville around 8 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 16, according to a bulletin shared by the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD). Officers responded to the scene…

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