Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son Mason’s development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech delay persisted. At 2 and a half, Mason was diagnosed with autism. The Connors went on a mission, searching for anything that would help. “We…
Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son Mason’s development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech delay persisted. At 2 and a half, Mason was diagnosed with autism. The Connors went on a mission, searching for anything that would help. “We…
Minnesota artist Michael Shay, who lives with autism, is achieving his artistic dream with focus, determination and typography. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For Michael Shay, that’s literally true. “Instead of a brush stroke, it’s line and typography,” Michael Shay said. His passion for art started when he was 4 years…
Minnesota artist Michael Shay, who lives with autism, is achieving his artistic dream with focus, determination and typography. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For Michael Shay, that’s literally true. “Instead of a brush stroke, it’s line and typography,” Michael Shay said. His passion for art started when he was 4 years…
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in what’s called a quiet room for nearly half an hour, while a staff member allegedly held the door shut. Olivia, who did not want her last name used for this story, said her son Jojo…
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in what’s called a quiet room for nearly half an hour, while a staff member allegedly held the door shut. Olivia, who did not want her last name used for this story, said her son Jojo…