Good Day! Here is the Autism News Digest for Thursday, June 15, 2023.
The Remembered
- Mississippi native and first person diagnosed with autism dies at 89
- Teen with autism dies after he’s given medicine to ‘shut him up,’ SC coroner says
Acceptance and Awareness
- Delmont library receives $20,000 grant to expand autism services
- CWS 2023: Fans with autism don’t have to miss out on the action
- Local singer to use concert to raise autism awareness
- Brown County Fair Welcomes People with Disabilities During Sensory-Friendly Time
The Brilliant and Talented
- Madison Park author shares how autism has played a part in full life
- 21-year-old achieves ‘astonishing’ new record for fastest time solving a Rubik’s Cube
- POPS Senior Profile: Sophie Hunter thrilled about theater
- Stephen Carter, 17-year-old autistic young man set to launch YouTube show in September
Advocacy Corner
- Mom shares joys, challenges of raising a child with autism
- Things We Didn’t Know About Autism Treatment a Decade Ago
- Cybersecurity program trains people on the spectrum for success
- Henrico parent fights for services for son with severe autism: ‘It’s a complete failure’
On The Beat
The Victimized
- Trans groups slam dad’s lawsuit against autistic adult daughter seeking gender-affirming surgery
- Police: New Castle mother drove into river with autistic son in backseat

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