A Volusia County teacher was arrested on allegations of placing a 3-year-old boy with autism in a chokehold.

Dungeons and Dragons is a hugely popular role-playing game enjoyed by millions of people all over the world, both in person and online, every day.

Children will strap on a cape and any other hero accessories they have to enhance their super powers and enjoy a fun-filled day.

Bethesda Children and Youth Services’ Super Stars program begins on September 11

Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix created Love Serving Autism for children on the spectrum to have a fun and encouraging space to try a new sport.

Texas Border Business Who: WonderfulCitrus and Sharyland Independent School District Special Education Department What: Sharyland ISD announces the Annual Run for Autism event, a fundraiser tosupport the Sharyland ISD Special Education Department. Where: Bentsen Palm Community Park, Mission, TX When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Why: All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the…

Research reveals popular roleplaying game boosts confidence and social skills in autistic adults The fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)

A Central Florida teacher was taken to jail after deputies said she placed a 3-year-old boy with autism in a chokehold last week.

The study, published in the journal Autism, sought to investigate whether placing people in a social setting where they felt at ease could improve their performance.

LOGAN – Because Utah lags behind all other states in the early identification of autism, Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice will offer a new ECHO professional development project focused on autism. It is an effort to improve the chances autistic children have for success. Just 10 Utah children per 1,000

Dungeons and Dragons provided a sense of escapism and comfort, with many participants applying their experiences to their daily lives.

An autistic child. The struggle for services. The 911 calls. This is the harrowing story of how one mom scrambled to get help for her son and keep her head above water.

Autistic people and their families say they can’t find adequate help in their communities before they reach a crisis point.

LOGAN – Because Utah lags behind all other states in the early identification of autism, Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice will offer a new ECHO

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with rising prevalence, necessitating early diagnosis and intervention. This case report examines the clinical diagnosis …

Promoted as “Michigan’s largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+ families and autistic persons coming together to celebrate everyday superheroes,” The Autism Hero Walk takes place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 26 August.

Ryan Akabusi, 8, died over the weekend after authorities told KPRC 2 he wandered away from his home and into a nearby lake.

The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen with autism. Fourteen-year-old Joshua Maroy was last seen on Monday on 1901 Randolph Road at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to a flier released by police. Police describe Joshua as being five feet tall and…

Staying cool is a priority for everyone, but, for children with autism, beating the heat requires extra care and attention.

Maroy Age: 14 Last Seen: Monday, August 26, 2024 1901 Randolph Road at John F. Kennedy High School, approximately 2:30 p.m. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police –

Thanks to the efforts of Friends’ Central School junior Maddy Jackson and others, a recent fundraiser at Legacy Tennis Center raised more than $3,000 for ACEing Autism. The event included a round r…

With a son on the Autism Spectrum, Trinidadian-American Nancy Tannis says she has been endeavoring to get autistic kids involved in the West Indian American

For neurodivergent children, the potential for bullying is a worry. Understanding the issue is the first step toward more inclusive environments for autistic individuals.

Most parents of infants would welcome predictive testing for autism as young as six months old.  That’s despite autism services presently being

In 2020, Derek Bullard felt a calling to help children with autism again. As CEO and founder of Already Autism Heath in Georgia, Bullard has watched his

The body of 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi, missing since early Sunday, was found in a lake near his home.

Janet Beatrice thought ADHD was the only explanation for her executive function difficulties — until she learned about autism.

Bethesda Children and Youth Services’ Super Stars program begins on September 11

SciSparc  (NASDAQ:SPRC), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that uses cannabis for various treatment modalities, has started a clinical trial fo

Rogers’ mother and stepfather raised eyebrows by leaving their home while the teen is still missing.

As Champions of Change, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.

Fort Bend County police have discontinued an AMBER Alert after finding the body of Texas boy with autism. Ryan Akabusi, 8, went missing this weekend.

Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel gets an Australian adaptation ‘that Christopher himself would enjoy’ – with a warning system, ‘timetables’ and an autistic star

Several attractions now offer adaptations and resources aligned with autism accessibility.

Fort Bend County police have discontinued an AMBER Alert after finding the body of Texas boy with autism. Ryan Akabusi, 8, went missing this weekend.

/PRNewswire/ — Despite increased public awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), misinformation about the condition still persists, say some ASD providers….

A mistake by the Massachusetts education department led to students enrolling at Shrub Oak International School in New York, where families have alleged abuse and neglect.

A child’s disruptive behavior in preschool may be the result of an undiagnosed developmental disability. Through a new partnership with Abilities Workshop, Seminole County hopes to help paren…

An 8-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake after he was reportedly missing, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

The search for a missing 8-year-old boy had ended in heartbreak. Ryan Akagbusi disappeared on Saturday and his body was found the following morning.

Boulder police rolled out a new autism decal program to protect people living with autism and keep their interactions with police safe.

Sitting in a cubicle inside the Tewksbury Police Department Headquarters Thursday morning, intern Michael Bono carried a relentless optimism and a near constant smile as he scanned police documents…

Police said Isa Muhammad left his home Saturday (8/24) and has not been seen since. He was last seen on Lesure near Eaton, in the area of Fenkell and Schaefer on the city’s west side.

Authorities say the missing 8-year-old boy Ryan Akabusi was reported missing at around 4:30 a.m. in the 19900 block of Kendall Lake Drive on Saturday.

The whole family is invited out to the Allen County Fairgrounds for the Autism Acceptance Walk in just two weeks. The event will include activities, resources, and support for those on the autism s…

After a lengthy search that led into Sunday morning, FBCSO said Texas Equusearch found Ryan “in the lake near his last known location.” He tragically did not survive, authorities confirmed in a phone call with KPRC 2.

The Behavior Exchange has over 20 years of experience working with children that have autism spectrum disorders, behavioral developmental concerns and other special needs that could be keeping them from reaching their full potential.

Authorities say the missing 8-year-old boy Ryan was reported missing at around 4:30 a.m. in the 19900 block of Kendall Lake Drive on Saturday.

Collaborative Autism Movement is a new non-profit autism organization that set out to make a huge impact on our local autism community. The team brings 20+ years of experience in the non-profit sector. The advisory board is hand-selected based on their experience and expertise within the industry and how they correlate with CAM’s mission to become a more inclusive community.

Ryan, who is autistic and nonverbal, was last seen at around 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 24. He is around 5′0″ and weighs 75 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing this pink shirt with an iguana design along with underwear and no pants or shoes.

Kickstands up at Cycle Connection, then to Indigo Sky Casino for lunch

The more custom apparel they sell, the more autistic adults they can hire and help empower and support

A Yale-led study reveals that two types of neurodevelopmental abnormalities emerging early in brain development are linked to autism, with these differences influenced by brain size. By using brain organoids derived from autistic children’s stem cells, researchers uncovered distinct neural growth

A group of health professionals from Valley Health and other local treatment providers are forming a community coalition, called the Huntington Coalition for Autism and Neurodiversity (Huntington CAN), to assist families in the area navigating an autism diagnosis and neurodiversity in children.

Thousands of Missouri families are dealing with the day-to-day challenges of Autism

KY3’s Hannah Falcon report.

A new room is helping kids with autism learn while calming down at an elementary school in the Little Rock School District.

Thousands of Missouri families are dealing with the day-to-day challenges of Autism, and now Missouri’s biggest hospital system is expanding its resources for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Missouri’s biggest hospital system is expanding its resources for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders

A designer from the Tampa Bay area is making waves in the fashion industry, receiving national accolades while overcoming the challenges of autism.

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to announce today a newly formed partnership between the association and ACEing Autism.

On Sunday August 25 from 10 am to noon, Sheletta Brundidge is inviting all Minnesota families to join her family at the Alphabet Forest in Baldwin Park on the State Fairgrounds.

A proud mom discovered a special moment with her 20-year-old son, who is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum, was caught on her doorbell camera.

Kc Barking Barn is donating a puppy to the 4-year-old boy and his family, but they need your help to send the dog off to training.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—In April, Jennifer and Kevin Sweet purchased the former One Acre Cafe with the goal of creating a place of employment for people on the autism spectrum. The new space is …

Early diagnosis of autism is vital to improving outcomes and typically occurs around age 5 years. A new artificial intelligence system has now been shown

He was last seen at 4 a.m. Friday, state police said.

A police officer who was told he wasn’t allowed to bring his autism assistance dog to work is suing the force for discrimination.

Detective Sergeant Matthew Parker argues that Hampshire Police is guilty of treating neurodiverse staff unfairly

A caregiver who admitted he left a nonverbal man with autism to die in a hot car while he worked his second job as a school janitor faces an involuntary manslaughter charge, authorities said.

Nonprofit collaboration for children with autism

Nicholas D’Amora died in May 2023 at the age of 25 after a severe epileptic seizure.

Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and other “invisible disabilities.”

Amy Down of Glitter Faces leads sensory-friendly art session at Jerseyville Public…

A controversial term used to describe autistic people with normal to high intellect

The five-week program allowed children to enjoy arts and crafts, sports, games and academic activities.

Social and communication symptoms appear to be more severe in children who display brain overgrowth on MRI scans.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment and in …

Featured Autism advocate, renowned speaker and author, Dr. Kerry Magro is Mainstage at the Pilot Club of Great Bend Autism Workshop Oct. 5, at BCC.

/PRNewswire/ — Having a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can at times leave an individual feeling alone, in need of a support system, and searching…

One of the most effective means of investigating and understanding autism is eye tracking. Participants are shown photos or videos, and computer software records where their gaze rests. Autistic individuals …

A new study indicates that neurological conditions affecting children, like autism and cerebral palsy, could be treated through the use of a technique activating dormant brain stem cells.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s sister Erin McGregor married singer-songwriter Terry Kavanagh in Ireland on Aug. 17, 2024. The couple planned all of the details of their special day with their 8-year-old son Harry — who has autism — in mind.

Seeing the pride of Gus Walz as his father accepted the Democratic vice-president nomination is particularly moving for parents like me, says Georgina Fuller

The paper, led by a researcher from City St George’s, University of London, analyzed sentiments towards autism and autistic people in British newspapers from 2011 to 2020, as evaluated by autistic people.

The teen got separated from his church group on a camping trip, deputies said.

A 14-year-old Farmington Hills teenager with autism who was missing for three hours was rescued Tuesday from a marshy area of Proud Lake by Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

A novel ML algorithm (named ‘AutMedAI’) capable of early autism spectrum disorder (ASD) detection with minimal background and medical information.

GRAND ISLAND – The Grand Island Police Department would like to inform you that we have been in the process of…

JONESBORO — Several Jonesboro city officials and Ag For Autism board members came together on Wednesday morning to unveil the City’s first Ag For Autism communications board at the Miracle

Dr. Richard Abbey created the Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic to support families. He joins us to talk about how he got into working with autism, what a diagnosis looks like, and how they help.

KUCHING: A new autism-friendly playground, the first of its kind in Sarawak, will be ready by December to provide a safe place for autistic children to play.

FOUNDER AND OWNER OF MY ANGEL’S AUTISM CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, SHEMAIAH JONES ON THE BESSEMER-BASED, STATE-OF THE-ART FACILITY THAT WILL SERVE CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM; WBRC.COM, AUGUST 17…