Saturday, February 14, 2026

Tag: autism

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...

Individuals with disabilities struggle to be employed

Pedro Acevedo Jr., 35, has autism and has difficulty speaking. He earned his associate’s degree in computer science at Miami Dade College as well as two...

Newsbreak May 11, 2022

South Florida hero helps a passenger safely land a plane with no pilot. For the first time ever, the national average gas prices for...

Stephanie Pavilus is dedicated to school and her kids

Stephanie Pavilus is no stranger to a busy life. Right now, she's raising a son with special needs, completing her undergraduate degrees in biology...

Wish Book: An artist who needs a helping hand

Andres Lorenzo is not just a regular 22-year-old college student. He’s an artist-in-the-making. He excels in his art courses at Miami Dade College and spends...