Good Day! Here is today’s Autism News Digest for today, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Advocacy Corner
- Iowa House passes bill requiring schools to excuse autism treatment absences
- Latest National Autism Indicators Report Explores Autistic Individuals’ Use of Medicaid Across the Lifespan
- Lack of workers, funding jeopardize day programs for people with autism, intellectual disabilities
- Parents of adults with severe autism say they’re ‘terrified’ for their futures
- Why My Autism & ADHD Diagnoses Were the Best Thing To Ever Happen To Me
Acceptance and Awareness
- April 2023 proclaimed Autism Acceptance Month
- New inclusive coffee shop to open in Cumberland County
The Victimized
The Brilliant and Talented
- Galesburg-Augusta student with autism named Heart Hero
- Teen guitarist Ryan Woodard got a boost from Buddy Guy
- Woman on ‘death’s doorstep’ saved by teen son: doctors
- Griswold park and ride lot named after man who greets and appreciates the truckers
- The artist’s guide to the galaxy: Michael Engebretson explores space and autism