RALEIGH, N.C. — Everyday first responders answer a variety of different calls, from health emergencies to life-and-death situations. They’re forced to make split-second decisions, relying on their training to keep themselves and others safe. (Spectrum News 1/Caroline Blair) And at a time when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, says 1 in 31…
For researchers who study autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions, postmortem brain tissue is a critical scientific resource that cannot be replicated by imaging technologies, tissue culture, animal experiments or artificial intelligence. However, survey results published by Autism BrainNet in April1 show that while Americans theoretically support autism research using postmortem brain tissue, in practice, there is…
A former Royal Marine who admits he “couldn’t cope” with his autistic son not talking has hailed a communication system for helping him find his voice. Jake was not speaking at the age of four and had frequent meltdowns, fuelled by frustration at being unable to communicate clearly. Three years ago, the family were introduced…
Taylor Paddon and Eddie Johnson in a photo taken backstage at the Bella Dance Academy year-end recital in June, 2025. (Katie Johnson/Supplied) Taylor Paddon, 14, is part of the Leader in Training program at Bella Dance Academy and works with Eddie, 8 It’s a partnership that’s lasted three years, and at 14 years old, Taylor Paddon…
Taylor Paddon and Eddie Johnson in a photo taken backstage at the Bella Dance Academy year-end recital in June, 2025. (Katie Johnson/Supplied) Taylor Paddon, 14, is part of the Leader in Training program at Bella Dance Academy and works with Eddie, 8 It’s a partnership that’s lasted three years, and at 14 years old, Taylor Paddon…
The Ministry of Education is undertaking a “system-wide review” of special school transport as more parents sound the alarm over safety in the wake of the death of 8-year-old Gurshabad Singh. The ministry said it would ”not wait to take action”, with the review of the Specialised School Transport Assistance scheme (SESTA) “ensuring” roles and…
A clinical trial published in The BMJ on April 29, 2026 found that a five day course of magnetic brain stimulation improved social communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder, including children with co-occurring intellectual disabilities, a population rarely included in this kind of research. The trial was conducted across three academic hospitals in…
DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) — The Do-Right Motorcycle Club is helping a local family move closer to obtaining a specially trained service dog for a 4-year-old boy with autism. The club recently hosted its Ride for Autism fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting Carter, a young boy diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The $500 will help his family purchase…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 7,CMC – Education Minister Sonia Parag says a comprehensive file containing the reports, statements, findings and recommendations arising from the Ministry’s investigation into the mistreatment of a special needs student by two teachers, has been submitted to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). In making this disclosure, the Education Minister explained that while…
A man with autism has filed a false arrest and discrimination lawsuit against a police department in Bergen County, claiming he spent 13 days in jail after being wrongly accused of stalking his neighbors. William Krywos, 53, says in court papers that Ho-Ho-Kus police arrested him at his Duncan Road home on June 13, 2024,…