Identifying Autism Is First Step For Parents, Children
Doreen King was not concerned that anything was wrong when she was asked to come back for a follow-up appointment after her son Calvin’s 18-month wellness appointment.
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Fourth annual Run for Autism is Nov. 4
SYRACUSE — The Lakes Area Autism Network will hold its fourth annual Run for Autism on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Wawasee High School.
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Teen’s Service Dog Battles Rare Disease
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — A Cedar Rapids teenager is feeling lost without his service dog.
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Florida State Football Player Joins Little Kid For Lunch
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — A Florida mom is deeply grateful after a Seminoles football player stopped by her son’s school and ate lunch with him.
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Meet Jordan, Whose Love Of Black Cats Helps Her Speak
CULVER CITY, CALIF. — Superstition, according to most people, says black cats are unlucky. But Jordan is not most people.
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Little-known Program Offers Peace Of Mind For Parents Of Kids With Autism
MISHAWAKA — Local police say they often get calls from worried parents or caregivers asking for help finding a loved one who has wandered off. Mishawaka police say it happens at least once a week. A little-known program offered in our area can help offer some peace of mind.
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Tennessee Teen With Autism Takes Sister To Prom, Who Gets Turned Away At Door
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENN. — Senior prom is supposed to be a happy rite of passage for high school students, but a Montgomery County dad says his special needs son’s prom turned into a nightmare.
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Around Us: Still Running With Police
ELKHART COUNTY — The easiest way to calm a kid down may be candy and a movie. For an autistic Elkhart County teen, he’d rather run with police. A sheriff’s deputy took the young man under his wing, after a 911 call earlier this year ended in a jog. Seven runs later, Lt. Casey Lehman and Jack (name changed for privacy reasons) are keeping pace.
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Service Dog Changes The Life Of Child With Autism
SOUTH BEND — It’s true that a dog is man’s best friend, but sometimes the relationship can go beyond friendship.
The McGillem family says they never would have imagined a fury friend would be the reason why they say their son is happier than he’s been before.
Taylor Swift Makes Big Donation For Texas Boy With Autism
HOUSTON — What started as a pitch on YouTube turned into the sweet sound of donations by many, including mega music star Taylor Swift.
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Landon’s ‘Magical Moment’ With Santa
GRANDVILLE, MICH. — Landon Johnson’s Christmas list was not unlike the list of any little boy.
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Photo Of Meijer Cake Decorations Goes Viral
KENT COUNTY, MICH. — A Michigan woman is getting lots of attention on social media after sharing a heartwarming encounter she had at a Meijer bakery on Facebook.
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MU Senior To Share About Work With Autistic Child
By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Emma Nellans will present, “Autism Awareness: My Work with One Extraordinary Child,” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. The event is free and is open to the … Read More
Sesame Street Introduces First Character With Autism
NEW YORK — A new character joined Sesame Street Wednesday morning.
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Bowen Center, LAAN, Eye Upcomng Autism Related Events
WARSAW — The Bowen Center and the Lakes Area Autism Network have announced several Autism-related events for the second half of 2015.
Read MoreLAAN Hosts Autism Awareness Outdoor Event
The Lakes Area Autism Network (LAAN) has announced an event, Light the Sky for Autism Awareness Month. The event is scheduled to be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Central Park in Warsaw. At the event, participants will launch lanterns designed to contrast with the … Read More