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Autism Awareness Month

Celebrities who have been diagnosed with autism

Autism may bring challenges for those who live with it, but celebrities with autism have shown they can achieve tremendous things and fulfill their dreams.

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3 critical things to understand about feeding therapy in children with autism

Feeding therapy provides benefits to children who may be struggling with a pediatric feeding disorder.

‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their community

For Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

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3 reasons why becoming a behavioral therapist could be great career option

Dawn Sterling, a certified behavior analyst and ABA manager at Detroit Therapy Center, offers three reasons why getting into behavioral therapy could be a good career path.

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Therapy for autism: Why parent involvement and collaboration in applied behavior analysis is so important

Dawn Sterling, a certified behavior analyst and applied behavior analysis manager at Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy offered insight as to why parents need to be involved with ABA.

Ann Arbor Public Schools hosting free screening of ‘Swim Team’ at Pioneer on Thursday

The film screening is free and open to the public.

Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’

A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.

Downriver brothers use TikTok to spread autism awareness

Two downriver brothers have become legitimate stars on TikTok and Instagram. They are hoping their nearly 700,000 followers are learning an important lesson along the way.

Metro Detroit nonprofit offers specialized autism training for police departments

Downriver nonprofit MiMi’s Mission travels across Metro Detroit to help police and fire departments better respond to emergencies involving someone with autism.

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‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to read

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

University of Michigan Greek organizations raise more than $210K for nonprofits

Students who participated in the annual Winterfest broomball fundraiser surpassed their goal of raising $200,000 for charity.

Legoland Florida Resort officially named certified autism center

Legoland Florida Resort is officially designated as a certified autism center, making it the first theme park resort to receive this certification.

4-year-old has a truly unforgettable day at his happy place. And no, it’s not Disney World or Chuck E. Cheese.

Jaxon Maples is a 4-year-old boy with autism, and many days, he has trouble communicating and speaking clearly. But there is one place where those things aren’t a problem for him.

Is autism ‘awareness’ enough? Some advocate for Autism Acceptance Month

April has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the U.S., as a way to empower people living with autism and their families.

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Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen Park

Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, a Downriver organization is rolling out a revolutionary program to help children and adults with autism and other special needs.

5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adults

Autism can be explained medically as a bio-neurological development disability, but to get into the nuanced details is quite a bit more complicated.

Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate all

For much of his life, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, has dealt with exclusion from his peers.

Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 call

A young boy’s parents are grateful to a police officer who showed up at their home after an unusual 911 call from their 12-year-old son with autism.

Sports, activities that might be best for children with autism

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

What are the best musical instruments for children with autism?

These instruments provide good and simple ways for children with autism or other sensory disorders to develop motor skills and have fun.

Sensory-friendly Disney: Park offers pass to those who might need help waiting in line

Disney offers a special card for those who have trouble waiting in long lines because of a disability.

Character with autism introduced on ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’: Meet Max

There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!“ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.

Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat people

After dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.

New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center

The all-new Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a certified autism center, leaders announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for them

The creators of the show, “Farm! A Musical Experience,” designed the play specifically for children with autism, and for other kids who are neurodiverse.

Meet the face of autism awareness: Julia, from ‘Sesame Street’

For fans of Julia, the 4-year-old Muppet with autism on “Sesame Street,” you are in luck.

3 of the coolest photographed events for Autism Awareness Month

Nationally and internationally, April is a big month for autism awareness.

Metro Detroit nonprofit gives first responders ‘911Ready Bags’ to help people with autism in an emergency

What originally started as a project to raise awareness about autism has blossomed into something that’s making a real difference in Downriver communities and beyond.

New sensory kits designed to help Michigan police officers approach people with autism

April is Autism Awareness Month and one of the groups educating themselves on the subject is law enforcement.

Clarkston woman says her autism is a ‘gift,’ shares artwork with the world

Friday is World Autism Awareness Day and many of the four million people with autism around the world are sharing their stories in hopes of educating others about what autism is and what it isn’t.

Michigan mothers band together to help keep Black children with autism safe

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