Good Day! Here is today’s Autism News Digest for today, Thursday, January 12, 2023

Research Developments

• ‘Significant Overlap’: Researchers Work to Understand Connection Between Autism and Gender Fluidity

The Remembered

• ‘This can happen to anybody:’ 6-year-old with autism dies after found in lake

The Remembered

• Plainedge senior with autism helps varsity bowling team take victory

On The Beat

• Nassau sheriff raises autism awareness with decal program
• Elberfeld Police get boards to help communicate with people with disabilities

Advocacy Corner

• Autism isn’t a punchline: With three boys on the spectrum, a county family works to keep balance
• ‘I found my voice’: Calgary teen hopes to inspire others with autism to try new form of communication
• Report: ID/A worker shortage fueled by low wages, high turnover
• Advocates push for Arizona State Hospital reform at Joint Legislative Psychiatric Hospital Review Council hearing

The Brilliant and Talented

• Worth the wait: Newark wrestler with autism celebrates first win
• ‘Take a chance on me’: Man with autism pens heartfelt handwritten letter to potential employers
• Former special education student joins school board in Shasta
• Hello, I’m Nathan. What’s your name?

Educational Block

• Court documents: Students took photos of autistic classmate in school bathroom
• Kindergartner with autism walks out Akron school, parents say
• Investigation after DC mom unable to locate son with autism after school amid bus driver shortages
• Club helps teach kids emotional regulation
• Local high school students with autism receive job experience
• Brose bros. from Baldwin-Whitehall teach us about brotherhood

Reaching Out

• Boy with autism given the opportunity to be a cowboy for the day

Acceptance and Awarness

• DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa Renews Its Commitment to Serving Autistic Visitors
• High Point Library Expands Services For Autistic Patrons

The Victimized

• Man Accused Of Battering Autistic Co-Worker, Bragging About It Online