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This Snow White actress at Disney World is being praised for helping an autistic child

Too few people know how to help a child having a meltdown or the difference between one and a tantrum.

On Aug 28, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

Nick Starr-Street seen in two different videos harassing different Black women

This white man blames his autism for his anti-Blackness—and that’s complicated

A video of poolside harassment raises questions about intersections of race and neurodiversity.

On Jul 3, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Trump’s old vaccine tweets come back after his Autism Awareness Day post

Trump has repeatedly claimed that he thinks vaccinations should come in small doses over time.

On Apr 2, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Teacher fired after video shows she dragged student with autism across the floor

'My son was in pain, and everyone let him down that day.'

On Jan 8, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Video of teen bullying autistic child with handgun sparks outrage

The mom says she hopes children learn this isn’t OK.

On Oct 24, 2018 by Alex Dalbey

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Student with autism left entirely out of her high school yearbook

'This is not right. You guys got every other kid but me.'

On Jun 15, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Teacher suspended for locking student with autism inside a storage room

The student was found curled up and crying.

On May 26, 2017 by Ana Valens

Family recreates favorite Blockbuster store at home for son with autism after it closes

Family recreates favorite Blockbuster store for son with autism after it closes

'It was one of those moments that us parents live for.'

On Apr 26, 2017 by Audrey Browning

10-year-old John Benjamin and his mother Luanne Haygood.

Mother seeks answers after 10-year-old son with autism is arrested at school

'I don't want to be touched, I don't like to be touched,' the boy cried.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Former Miss Montana admits to writing offensive tweets about students with autism

Sheridan Tihista called a student a 'psychopath' and mothers 'monsters.'

On Apr 10, 2017 by Jessica Machado

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Sesame Street’s Julia, a new friend with autism, to make debut Monday

Julia opens a new era in Sesame Street history.

On Apr 10, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Target to hold quiet shopping hours for people with autism

Expect More... and even more.

On Dec 8, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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Melania Trump threatens legal action over video claiming son Barron is autistic

The video has been removed.

On Nov 29, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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After days-long search, boy with autism is reunited with lost bear

Get your tissues ready.

On Oct 11, 2016 by Jessica Machado

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Florida State football player shows kindness to middle schooler with autism

When Travis Rudolph joined the preteen for lunch, he earned himself a fan for life.

On Aug 31, 2016 by Lyz Lenz