Tag: autism
Hialeah teen has cerebral palsy and scoliosis. Expensive therapy is his...
This article first appeared in the Miami Herald in collaboration with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media.
The sharp pain in Yordanka...
Amid trauma and triumph, a teen with autism finds peace in...
This article first appeared in the Miami Herald in collaboration with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media.
When Walter Sylvain was 7...
Heartache and hope: Two unsuccessful pregnancies, then a child with cerebral...
This article first appeared in the Miami Herald in collaboration with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media.
It’s 11 in the morning...
Kids on autism spectrum find community at local charter school (includes...
Serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, South Florida Autism Charter School (SFACS) focuses on supporting students on the spectrum with communication challenges, behavioral difficulties and...
Ohio family sues school district after the assault of their autistic...
An Ohio family has taken legal action against Dayton, Ohio Public Schools after surveillance video captured their autistic son being assaulted by a teacher's...
Beyond labels: Exploring diverse paths in autism (includes documentary)
To listen to the accompanying audio stories, click here. To watch the accompanying photo essay, click here.
Every day, millions of people worldwide navigate the...
Breaking the stigma opens up autism (includes audio story)
“Breaking the Stigma” is an audio podcast space created to knock down barriers and amplify voices that advocate for those who suffer from autism.
Our...
Music therapist supports autistic children at the Bass Museum (includes video...
Paloma Dueñas is a music therapist with over two decades of experience. She spends some mornings in Miami Beach’s Bass Museum teaching "Baby Bass."...
Autism bike ride returns to Miami (includes video story)
On Saturday, the first day of Autism Awareness Month, more than 200 Miami-Dade County first responders took part in the fourth annual Autism Bike...
Anabella Mondi: musician, philanthropist and barista
On a typical, sunny morning in Pinecrest, the sounds of a coffee grinder can be heard outside the Wayside Market on Red Road. As...