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The Most Inclusive Playground in the Country Opens – And it’s Magical
Where can a blind child, a child in a wheelchair, a sister with autism or brother with Down syndrome play with other families equally,...
Nasal Spray Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Regain Some Mental Function
An insulin nasal spray has shown it can boost memory and other mental functions for people with Alzheimer’s. Patients in the early stages of...
Benedict Cumberbatch Pens Heartfelt Note for Funeral of Young Sherlock Fan
A young Sherlock fan in Cheshire, England defied the odds all her young life, living 14 years, most of it with a tracheotomy tube...
Community Saves the Day for 6-yo After No One Came to Birthday Party
When none of his classmates showed up for his birthday party, 6-year-old Glenn Buratti and his mother were broken-hearted.
Ashlee, whose son has autism, wrote...
Car Wash’s Secret to Success? 35 Autistic Employees
The Rising Tide car wash in Parkland, Florida has hired 35 employees whose stellar quality is that they have autism.
"We view autism as one...
Stylist Offers Trauma-free Haircuts for Special Needs Children
A hairstylist who is mother to an autistic daughter launched a service to take the trauma out of trims for special needs children.
Colleen Spano provides haircuts right...
‘Doctor Who’ Sends Heartwarming Message to Grieving Fan
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"The past few weeks have been hard for 9-year-old Thomas Goodall, who lost his grandmother in October. It was the first major loss...
Lion King Performance Planned For Autistic Audience
The New England chapter of Autism Speaks is teaming up with Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Boston to provide an “autism-friendly” performance of...
Autistic Business Owners Capitalize on Strengths, Find Income and Joy
A growing movement to find work for autistic people is helping some start their own businesses.
Work requiring an attention to detail and with repetitive...
California Teen Lauded for Starting Special-Needs Sports Leagues
Tyler Barbee wanted to find a way to get his brother, who has autism, more engaged with the world.
"So I figured that to get...
Media Helps Mom Give Lonely Autistic Boy a Memorable Birthday
11 year old Jeaden had one wish -- to have a birthday party with lots of people.
Because he struggles socially, with mild autism and...
Little Kids Come to Read Books To Shelter Cats (CUTE)
A Pennsylvania animal shelter has come up with a brilliant program that pairs kids and cats as reading buddies.
More than 20 children in grades...
Autistic Man’s Gift for IKEA Assembly Turns into Business
Canadians in Edmonton who are baffled by assembly instructions for IKEA furniture can hire Brad Fremmerlid, a 24-year-old man with severe autism who can...
Boy With Mental Retardation Improves Life for Homeless Pets
A young man in Tennessee doesn't let autism or mental challenges stop him from living a full life -- and helping others less fortunate...
These Paintings by a 3-Year-old Girl Have the Art World Enchanted
Here's another story about a 3-year-old diagnosed with autism. She hadn't been performing the "normal" tasks like speaking, playing, and interacting with others, but...
After Doctors Said He Would Never Read, “Autistic” Boy Heads for Nobel Prize
Jacob Barnett didn't speak for years. Doctors declared that autism would keep him from ever doing simple tasks like reading or tying his own...
Puppy Saved From Abuse Helps Autistic Boy Overcome
Autism left 8-year-old Jonny Hickey closed off and isolated. Most of his social interactions resulted in painful awkwardness; unfamiliar situations can trigger terror or...
Disabled Find Outlet to Create Artwork Worth Thousands
A huge indoor space in Oakland, California serves as a professional art studio for adults with developmental, mental and physical disabilities, and provides an...
Bus Driver Saves 7-Year-old as she Plummets from 3rd Story Window (Video)
A Brooklyn girl with autism is safe thanks to a fast-acting neighbor who came to her rescue.
The 7-year-old crawled out of her window and...
In Age of Bullying, Special Needs Student Elected Prom King
Scott Shaver and Katie Buell were crowned prom king and queen last week at Westview High School. Sound typical? Yes, but Westview is not...