Good Day! Here is today’s Autism News Digest for today, Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

The Brilliant and Talented

• Family, faith and a passion for music help Florida teen with autism excel
• Henry County high school basketball player inspires others
• Mom shares son’s joyful rendition of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

Acceptance and Awareness

• Grandpa Designs and Builds Enchanting Bedroom for Grandson With Autism
• ND Capitol finishes ADA upgrades

The Victimized

• McDonald’s fires man who worked there 37 years because he has autism, lawsuit says
• NE Portland family loses life-saving equipment for special needs daughter in fire

Advocacy Corner

• Advocating for powered height adjustable adult sized changing tables in public restrooms
• A Way That Works for Parents Teaching Autistic Children

The Criminalized

• Boy, 10, Accused of Fatally Shooting Mom Because He Was Angry She Wouldn’t Buy Him Virtual Reality Headset
• Man accused of killing Marshfield couple held without bail at Plymouth arraignment

Research Developments

• New Study Finds Psychotherapy Improved Mental Health Of Autistic Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria

Reaching Out

• Autistic children get to enjoy a sensory-friendly holiday exhibit