Good Day! Here is today’s Autism News Digest for today, Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Research Developments

• Autism rates increase in U.S. and AZ

Awesome Advocates

• Ramona mother builds sensory business for children with autism
• Mom of twin girls with autism hoping to build better world for daughters
• Man stops in Vicksburg while walking Natchez Trace for autism acceptance

Advocacy Corner

• ‘It makes me feel seen’: Students with autism share their experiences at U of I, Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative program
• Tips for managing insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Sensory bins provide contained fun for kids with autism

Acceptance and Awareness

• Supervisors to recognize National Autism Awareness Month
• Neurodiversity and National Security: Harnessing the Potential of Unique Cognitive Talents
• Job placement company opens Philadelphia location

Educational Block

• Educators discuss the education needs of autistic students
• Autistic Isn’t a Bad Word: The Case for Rethinking Your Language

On The Beat

• St. Bernard’s ‘Help Me Home’ program aims to help residents with autism
• York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office emphasizes autism awareness training

The Victimized

• Teen son of Florida COVID ‘whistleblower’ Rebekah Jones busted for threatening to shoot up school