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
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