NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers mother is in custody after reports that her 5-year-old child with autism was left alone at her house for almost eight hours. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, neighbors on Caterina Court contacted deputies after spotting the child near the road outside of the home….
She Hid a Camera. What It Caught Was Devastating. A Louisville mother’s hidden camera has sparked abuse questions at the elementary school. In a new incident from Louisville, Kentucky, a mother allegedly hid a camera in her 7-year-old autistic son Semaj’s hair locs to uncover how he was being treated in class. According to Yahoo! News, Tiphanee…
Every year, Rochester Regional Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital recognize children whose strength and resilience have inspired those around them. The Miracle Kids series highlights children who have overcome extraordinary medical challenges, along with the families and medical professionals who supported them throughout their journeys. 13WHAM is honored to share their stories. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM)…
Baltimore City Public Schools faces growing scrutiny after multiple families said their children with autism were able to leave school unnoticed by staff. Now, the families plan to take legal action against the district. Attorney Thiru Vignarajah claimed one of the incidents happened Tuesday, when a 10-year-old boy wandered away from Westport Elementary School. The…
People with disabilities are half as likely as non-disabled peers to get bachelor’s degrees. McDonald native Gus Psaros found the accommodations, encouragement and resources he needed to graduate. His author-father says costs can hinder many people with disabilities. Rich LordMay 18, 2026 Gus Psaros following graduation at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio on May…
EDWARDS COUNTY, Ill. (WFIE) – A southern Illinois mother is working to create more support and inclusion for children with autism. Alyssa Pierce recently launched ‘Tri-State Neuro-divergent Families’. It’s a digital support group for Tri-State families and caregivers of children with autism, allowing them to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others to feel…
It’s a dose of disappointment. A supportive care drug that may help ease hyperactivity and improve speech and communication in children with autism has become so popular that desperate parents may have trouble getting their hands on it. Leucovorin — a reduced form of folate or vitamin B9, an essential nutrient our bodies can’t make on their…
A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a Kentucky pool hours after he disappeared from home. Aazam Dahir was last seen in the area of Richiewayne Drive in Louisville around 8 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 16, according to a bulletin shared by the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD). Officers responded to the scene…
A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a Kentucky pool hours after he disappeared from home. Aazam Dahir was last seen in the area of Richiewayne Drive in Louisville around 8 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 16, according to a bulletin shared by the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD). Officers responded to the scene…
“He’s very intelligent, but he doesn’t see fear,” Michelle Lowe-Christensen said of her 18-year-old grandson, Jonathan Torres Jonathan Torres.Credit : National Autism Safety Council/Facebook Authorities and concerned relatives are searching for an 18-year-old Texas man with autism who vanished after traveling to Miami. Jonathan Andrew Torres was last seen in the vicinity of 7130 Harding Ave.,…