Good Day! Here is today’s Autism News Digest for today, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Awesome Advocates

• Sen. Bennett posthumously chosen as autism event ambassador
• Mother shares her family’s journey with autism, educator offers support for Black families facing diagnosis
• Man lets an adorable child with autism blow out his birthday candles in wholesome video

Research Developments

• Exploring the link between biological sex and autism diagnosis
• New study finds children with autism may face higher risk of eye disorders, but are less likely to get screened

Acceptance and Awareness

• Autism Awareness Month provides opportunity to increase understanding
• William Stillman Addresses Autism Acceptance During Autism Awareness Month
• Ironman Adds Intellectual Disability Division

Advocacy Corner

• Understanding Autism: A family’s difficult decision
• The Need for Evidence-Based Interventions in Autism
• Robot helps children with autism
• A private Sherwood school structured around supporting autistic kids

On The Beat

• Special training helps Tucson officers recognize, respond to autism in field
• Department of Public Safety hosts sessions of Autism Response Training for law enforcement and first responders
• Warren Police Launch Autism Awareness Campaign April 2023

Educational Block

• Fairfax County Public Schools Hires ‘First-in-Nation’ Neurodiversity Specialist
• Myrtle Beach Elementary teacher’s aide charged for allegedly hitting autistic student
• “I am his voice” – East Moline parent upset after bus driver yells at and slaps child

The Brillant and Talented

• Malvern Man with Autism Visits Police Departments in Several States to Offer Advice for This One Reason
• SAU Tech baseball field dedicated to Pryce Robertson