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

• FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY STAFF RECEIVE TOOLS, TRAINING FOR PATIENTS WITH AUTISM

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

Awesome Advocates

• Nurse Builds a Safe Haven for Children with Autism

Reaching Out

• Burnley company ESP Play donates bespoke sand and water table to help autistic and non-verbal child
• Cool New Wheels: Free Bike Depot Gifts Pair of Tricycles