ST. ‘Drumming lessons give autistic pupils confidence’

BBC Deputy principal Karen Woodall said drumming helped the children to de-stress and regulate A school for autistic children has said a drumming project has improved pupils’ confidence and self-esteem. Church Lawton School, near Stoke, took part in the Clem Burke Drumming Project – a six‑week research programme originally set up by Blondie drummer Clem…

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ST. Haverford’s Kylie Kelce and Eagles Foundation Raise $16 Million for Autism Research and Inclusion

The Eagles Autism Foundation just hit a new high, and Haverford’s Kylie Kelce was there to help mark the moment. This year’s annual Eagles Autism Challenge raised more than $16 million for autism research, outreach, and support programs; a milestone Kelce called “incredible,” reports Amanda Vining for The Athlete Lifestyle. The event, held at Lincoln Financial Field, drew thousands of Philadelphia community members for bike…

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ST. Cause of death revealed for 5-year-old autistic boy who was found dead after wandering from home

CUB RUN, Ky. (WBKO/Gray News) – Officials have announced the preliminary cause of death for a 5-year-old Kentucky boy who was found dead after he wandered away from his home Tuesday morning. According to the Hart County coroner, 5-year-old Silas Chearer, of Cub Run, drowned. Officials are awaiting toxicology results to make a final ruling,…

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ST. 2-year-old boy with autism found dead after California flash flood sweeps away car, city says

BARSTOW, Calif. — A tragic update after a 2-year-old boy was swept away by flood waters in the Barstow, California area. The boy’s family says Xavier Padilla Aguilera was swept away around 6:30 p.m. local time Thursday along Main Street while in the car with his father, 26-year-old Brandon Padilla Aguilera “He’s devastated,” said Carolyn Tackett,…

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ST. Ben’s Fund Grants Help Autistic Children and Young Adults Live Their Fullest Lives

Ben’s Fund grants are an incredible resource for autistic children and young adults across Washington state. Co-founder Traci Schneider, wife of Seattle Seahawks President of Football Operations and General Manager John Schneider, shares how their family’s own journey inspired them to create Ben’s Fund as a way to support other families with a child on the…

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ST.Navigating Special Education: Essential Strategies for Autism Parents

Parents should understand the laws and their rights in special education. Parents hope their child is born healthy and fully developed. After birth, overwhelming joy might make them unaware of early signs of developmental delays. An unexpected autism diagnosis can be shattering and completely unexpected. Thoughts swirl: Will my child talk, walk, learn? What about…

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