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Kansas May 30, 2022

Kansas father and son honored for saving 4-year-old boy with autism from drowning

A father and son from Lawrence, Kansas, were honored on Thursday for saving a 4-year-old boy who has autism from drowning in their apartment complex's pool.

MENTAL HEALTH April 28, 2022

Amy Schumer raises awareness about adult autism spectrum disorder through her husband鈥檚 recent diagnosis

Comedian Amy Schumer revealed last week on 鈥淭he Ellen DeGeneres Show鈥� that her 42-year-old聽husband, chef Chris Fischer, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an adult, which is helping raise awareness that the condition can also be diagnosed as we get older, according to multiple聽reports.

Michigan February 12, 2022

Former White House intern opens autism museum in Michigan

Xavier DeGroat, who made history as a White House intern with autism, is making his mark once again by opening up a museum in Michigan dedicated to the history of autism.聽

Children's Health February 4, 2022

Limiting screen time in infants may decrease risk of autism spectrum disorder, study finds

A recent multi-site Japanese study found that male toddlers who watched more television at age one were more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at age 3

Autism December 3, 2021

Autism affects 1 in 44 US children, CDC data suggests

Numbers released Thursday by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that more children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism at younger ages.聽

Michigan September 8, 2021

Michigan teen with autism gets brutally beaten by high school classmates, captured on video

A Michigan teen with autism was savagely beaten up by his classmates at Howell High School.

Autism July 27, 2021

'Prison Break' star Wentworth Miller reveals he was diagnosed with autism

Wentworth Miller revealed he was diagnosed with autism last fall in an Instagram post on Sunday. The 49-year-old "Prison Break" actor said the diagnosis was a "shock," but that he wasn't surprised.

America Together May 2, 2021

NJ police department's autism awareness project equips officers with sensory tool kits

A New Jersey police department is equipping its patrol cars with new 鈥淓mergency Sensory Tool Kits鈥� and training for officers aimed at improving its response to situations involving people with autism or other special needs.

Miami March 23, 2021

Florida shark attack turns Minnesota family's tropical trip into a nightmare

A 9-year-old autistic boy has been left traumatized after being bitten by a shark about four feet long at a South Florida beach on Sunday.

Fitness + Well-being March 15, 2021

Young man with autism moves LinkedIn with candid cover letter: 'Take a chance on me'

Ryan Lowry of Virginia knew just what to say in a candid cover letter that鈥檚 struck a chord on LinkedIn.

White House December 24, 2020

White House intern with autism changes laws and opens hearts

Xavier DeGroat, a Michigan college student, just completed a landmark聽internship at the White House, adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments for someone who was once counted out because of his disability.聽