The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club and teens from its Jepson program invite the community to lace up their running shoes and join for the 4th annual “Just Different, Not Less” Autism Run on ...
Imagine a world where being different is not just accepted but celebrated. For many individuals with autism, this dream is still far from reality. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions ...
You have probably heard the terms “Autism Acceptance” and “Autism Awareness” used often. At first, they might seem similar, but they’re like two different paths leading to the same destination: ...
Autism is often misunderstood, shrouded in stereotypes, and burdened with misconceptions about its impact on lives. As we move beyond one-dimensional portrayals, it’s time to reevaluate the narratives ...
April is autism “awareness” month. President Ronald Reagan was the first to make April the official month for autism awareness, but it was the controversial organization, Autism Speaks, that put in ...
Melissa Chabot's 8-year-old son, Owen, is creative, has a great memory and smiles a lot. His specialty is clocks, she said. He uses construction paper, tape, glue and markers to create cuckoo clocks, ...
You never forget the moment your world shifts. For Benita, 43, that moment came quietly but decisively — not with a dramatic announcement, but during what was supposed to be a routine check-up at KK ...