Caleb Vazquez, one of two teens responsible for the mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was on the autism spectrum and influenced by hateful rhetoric online, his family described in a heartfelt apology. “Over the last several days, our family has been trying to process the horrific actions carried out by our son against…
Kim McCafferty has spent years advocating for the autism community, fighting for improvements in safety protections, training for caregivers, employment opportunities and Medicaid coverage. The longtime Brick resident traveled to Washington, D.C., last year to lobby Congress on these issues and met with U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has authored groundbreaking autism legislation, for an hour….
(NewsNation) — Aryanna has autism, and for years her mother, Naz, has struggled to find a space for her daughter to nurture her passion for music. Naz said someone recommended a new program to her, known as the Penguin Project, which provides children with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. Aryanna has…
SOUTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities are investigating a drowning in South Miami-Dade that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy and left his family devastated. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office units responded to a 911 call about a missing child near Southwest 284th Street and 142nd Avenue, just after 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Deputies immediately began…
At Hahnville High School, Ethan Hall stepped out of his comfort zone and joined several groups and clubs. It paid off. Hall’s involvement with the Interact Club, Prom Court, the bowling team and TV production made an impact on the school community and on Hall himself. Hall, who is on the Autism Spectrum, said socializing…
CHARLESTON, S.C. — As autism diagnoses continue to rise nationwide, researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina believe they may be getting closer to a treatment designed to target certain forms of the disorder at its genetic source. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism diagnoses increased from 1 in 150…
Credit: Getty Images One of the challenging things about being a parent to an autistic child is seeing them misunderstood and excluded, both by adults and their peers. I often felt that way as a child as well, even though I didn’t know I was neurodivergent at the time, and I often found comfort and belonging…
Eating behaviors and early feeding patterns shape gut bacteria in children with autism. Targeted diets and probiotics may help remodel microbial communities linked to intestinal inflammation. Study: Influence of Eating Behavior and Dietary Patterns on Gut Microbiota Formation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Image credit: Juriah Mosin/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal Nutrients reveals that…
omentum Health Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity platform backed by MCR Companies, has launched with the acquisition of Advanced Autism Center for Treatment, a provider of autism and developmental therapy services. The transaction establishes Momentum Health Partners’ initial platform and reflects the firm’s strategy of partnering with founders and clinicians to build and scale healthcare services organizations,…
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — When you first meet 28-year-old actress Tal Anderson, you can’t help but notice her bright smile. Growing up in Cape Coral, Tal found her voice through improv classes. Performing became a way to navigate the challenges of autism and living with an auditory processing disorder. “My first experience with theater was…