Many people are surprised to learn how common autism, a form of neurodiversity, actually is. Current research suggests that about one in 31 children and one in 36 adults are autistic. Greater awareness and improved screening have helped many people better understand themselves and make sense of patterns and experiences that may have felt confusing…
Many people are surprised to learn how common autism, a form of neurodiversity, actually is. Current research suggests that about one in 31 children and one in 36 adults are autistic. Greater awareness and improved screening have helped many people better understand themselves and make sense of patterns and experiences that may have felt confusing…
The Cape Girardeau County FCE Council meeting was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the University of Missouri Extension Center. Joann Hahs, Cape Girardeau County FCE president, presided at the meeting. The pledges to the United States and Missouri flags were recited in unison. Members were present from Kage, Lamplighters and Town and…
The Cape Girardeau County FCE Council meeting was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the University of Missouri Extension Center. Joann Hahs, Cape Girardeau County FCE president, presided at the meeting. The pledges to the United States and Missouri flags were recited in unison. Members were present from Kage, Lamplighters and Town and…
Port St. Lucie’s new eye in the sky proved its worth on day one of testing, locating a missing autistic person before she could enter a body of water. Police launched its new Drone as First Responder (DFR) program on Wednesday, responding to and completing 17 missions on its first day of testing and evaluation….
Port St. Lucie’s new eye in the sky proved its worth on day one of testing, locating a missing autistic person before she could enter a body of water. Police launched its new Drone as First Responder (DFR) program on Wednesday, responding to and completing 17 missions on its first day of testing and evaluation….
An Indiana man has been convicted of kidnapping an 11-year-old autistic boy from his home in Marion and taking him across state lines. A jury found Bradford Deem guilty of kidnapping this week in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, on July 10, 2025, Deem used a…
An Indiana man has been convicted of kidnapping an 11-year-old autistic boy from his home in Marion and taking him across state lines. A jury found Bradford Deem guilty of kidnapping this week in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, on July 10, 2025, Deem used a…
The missing 11-year-old was found safe after first responders and volunteers searched through the night. Search and rescue teams and first responders searched throughout the night for Joey, an 11-year-old boy with autism who went missing on foot from his home at 6 p.m. on Thursday, police said. (Shutterstock) FRANKFORT, IL — Joey, the child reported missing…
The missing 11-year-old was found safe after first responders and volunteers searched through the night. Search and rescue teams and first responders searched throughout the night for Joey, an 11-year-old boy with autism who went missing on foot from his home at 6 p.m. on Thursday, police said. (Shutterstock) FRANKFORT, IL — Joey, the child reported missing…