Good Day! Here is the Autism News Digest for Friday, June 23, 2023 – Saturday, June 24, 2023

Advocacy Corner

• What Mothers of Children on the Autism Spectrum Can Teach Us
• My daughter is autistic. Sending her to summer camp takes a lot of trust.
• How to have ‘rizz’
• Champions for Children using Project Lifesaver bracelets to help children with autism who wander
• 10 parents of autistic kids share what they wish they knew at the time of diagnosis, tips to help their children thrive
• Moms Of Autistic Children Face Backlash After Saying That Autism Is Not A ‘Blessing’
• Mom’s relatable videos show that nonverbal autism doesn’t mean communication isn’t happening
• Sunflower Lanyards Make The Invisible Visible For Travelers With Hidden Disabilities
• Hidden Sunflower Disability Program makes Missoula Public Library more inclusive

The Victimized

• Merrill Woman Charged With Attempting To Kill Son With Autism
• Autistic teen in critical condition after being struck by car on South Side
• Kirksville man accused of trying to entice underage girl with autism to have sex

Acceptance and Awareness

• Amariannah’s stand in New Bedford to highlight Autism acceptance on South Coast’s Lemonade Day
• Noah’s Ark holding ‘Sensory Days’ for autism spectrum guests
• Holly Robinson Peete Says It’s a ‘Godsend’ Dodgers Hired Son Who Has Autism: ‘Love This Team’ (Exclusive)
• Dodge Center Public Library gets $10,000 for sensory friendly improvements

Awesome Advocates

• Bowie State star balances school, softball and motherhood
• Nurse Builds Puzzle Ranch, a Safe Haven for Children with Autism

On The Beat

• Local mom helps Sonora police launch new autism safety alert program
• Rutherford Co. deputy saves autistic man running on interstate at night, sheriff’s office says

The Brilliant and Talented

• Ahead of DICK’s Sporting Goods Open, Billy Mayfair looks to show people on the spectrum anything is possible
• Alex Mann Promotes Autism Awareness For The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
• Elkhart County Lemonade Day names Entrepreneur of the Year
• From Bluffton to Berlin. This Lowcountry native wins gold at Special Olympics
• 5-Year-Old Boy Writes Birthday Cards For Every Child In His Town — ‘He Wants To Spread Happiness To The Other Kids’