After Her Daughter’s Life-Changing Diagnosis, She Waited for Years to Talk with Her. Now Every Milestone Is a Celebration (Exclusive)

Ashley Lewis opens up to PEOPLE about raising a daughter with autism and sharing her family life on social media When Ashley Lewis gave birth to her second daughter, Presley, nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary. Her first daughter, Breah, had been a “wonderful oldest child,” she tells PEOPLE, instilling her with the…

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ST.Albany family says graduate with autism was shortchanged during honors and graduation ceremonies

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – An Albany mother says her son, a high school graduate with autism, was not properly recognized for academic honors he earned and was treated differently than his classmates during end-of-year ceremonies in the Dougherty County School System. Sheila Jackson said her son, Reginald Jordan, overcame major early challenges, including being nonverbal…

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What to do if you are bitten by a snake: important first steps

Snakebites are a medical emergency that require calm, immediate, and informed action. In rural and outdoor environments, especially during warmer seasons, awareness of proper first aid can make a critical difference in outcomes. In countries like Australia, snakebite incidents are relatively rare but still significant. According to data from the Royal Flying Doctor Service, there…

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Albany family says graduate with autism was shortchanged during honors and graduation ceremonies

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – An Albany mother says her son, a high school graduate with autism, was not properly recognized for academic honors he earned and was treated differently than his classmates during end-of-year ceremonies in the Dougherty County School System. Sheila Jackson said her son, Reginald Jordan, overcame major early challenges, including being nonverbal…

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