Good Day! Here is the Autism News Digest for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Advocacy Corner

• Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
• Debate remains over changes in DSM-5 a decade on
• CT lawmakers look to create more housing for autistic, developmentally disabled residents
• Why Star Trek’s Data Is A Hero To Autistic People
• Cassandra Syndrome Causes Anger, Frustration in Autism Relationships
• A Hidden Cause of Troubled Family Relationships

The Brilliant and Talented

• Students with Autism explore coding using LEGO Robots
• More To The Story With Staley: Twins Graduating At Top Of Their Class
• Whether it’s running, the prom or graduation, Southmoreland senior does it his way

Acceptance and Awareness

• Living community for adults with autism slated to open in Pickens County
• North Myrtle Beach businesses gear up to become autism ready
• Lehigh Valley bath bomb company teaches life skills to teens with autism
• Basketball program in Maplewood gives adults with autism chance to belong

Reaching Out

• Calhoun alum creates annual scholarship to support students with autism spectrum disorder

Educational Block

• Fort Collins father says paraprofessional allegedly hit young son who has autism
• Mother Stands Up to IPS District Over Autistic Son’s Education
• SC State Museum provides autism training to Summer Camp Educators

On The Beat

• Worcester settles federal lawsuit accusing police of hurting autistic boy

The Remembered

• Rose Hill parents speak out after daughter, boyfriend die in crash following police chase