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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San Diego mosque shooter Caleb Vazquez’s family breaks silence on terror attack, say autistic son was brainwashed online

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…

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After Brick man fell to his death, how do we protect adults with autism?

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….

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7-year-old boy reported missing in South Miami-Dade drowned in canal, detectives say

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…

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