Have you seen them? Teenage girl, her infant child reported missing in Georgia

Above video: Your Friday headlines Authorities in Georgia are looking for a missing teenage girl and her infant. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Rihanna Williams and her 1-year-old daughter, Ylani Williams, who were reported missing Thursday in Augusta. Authorities said the mother and child were last…

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Loughran Cappel leads measure to expand diagnostic access for families of children with autism

Recognizing that Illinois has a shortage of clinicians who are authorized to diagnose autism in children, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is leading a measure to ensure children with autism are identified early and connected to proper medical and educational supports. “Children and families are waiting for as long as two years to receive an…

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A parent’s guide to having a thriving kid who also happens to be on the spectrum

Throughout school Richard Brissette of Madison struggled with reading comprehension and decision-making. His mother moved him to various schools trying to find the best fit for him as his needs stretched beyond academics. Brissette has mild autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. “My worst memories, take-aways, are being bullied as an eighth grader in middle school,” Brissette…

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UW Bothell students develop app to help autistic families navigate everyday life

Mystoria will use AI to help families and therapists write stories to prepare for stressful situations. #newdaynw WACK: Oklahoma Sooners Players SNUBBED in Top 100 | Disrespect Reaches NEW HEIGHTS? SEATTLE — For many families with children on the autism spectrum, everyday experiences—like getting a haircut, attending a birthday party, or even boarding a plane—can…

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