10,000 NYC students are shut out of programs for children with autism. Adding 160 seats is a start.
New York City is expanding programs for students with autism to create special education programming closer to where students live.
The city will guarantee that rising kindergartners in three local districts won't have to leave their neighborhoods to access popular programs for kids with autism. [ more ]
Plans for permanent home for Newham special school are approved
A new school for autistic and special needs children in Upton Park has been given permission to expand and build a permanent campus.
The Connaught Special School, run by the Learning in Harmony Trust, will be able to accommodate 105 youngsters and will have facilities such as an outdoor gym, immersive water suite, horticulture area, and immersive ICT suite for children's development and learning. [ more ]
Family's tribute to 'bright, sensitive, funny and loving' boy, 16, who died on railway in Bromley
Leo Barber, a 16-year-old boy, died on the railway in south-east London, and his family has paid tribute to him as an incredibly bright and loving boy.
Leo had been struggling with his mental health for several months and was under the care of medical professionals at the time of his passing. [ more ]
A talented, goofy kid': family of Ryan Gainer, autistic teen killed by police, speak out
Ryan Gainer, a teenager with autism, was fatally shot by sheriff deputies during a mental health episode, sparking concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people with disabilities.
Body-camera footage of Ryan's shooting shows discrepancies in the police report, raising questions about the justification of the use of lethal force. [ more ]
Sia: Reasonable Woman review pop reduced to motivational poster
Sia's diverse career spans multiple genres, from pop star to hit songwriter for major artists, overcoming personal struggles and controversies. [ more ]
How the rise of autism and ADHD fractured Australia's schools
Early signs of anxiety, ADHD, and autism in children can manifest in behaviors like weather-related worries, impacting daily routines and school attendance. [ more ]
'I was injured and two of my kids nearly died after Bexley school left its gate open'
A mother in the UK alleges that her autistic son was able to run out of school due to negligence by the staff, putting him in danger.
The mother submitted a complaint to the school but felt that her concerns were not taken seriously, leading her to escalate the complaint to a formal level. [ more ]
Focus - Rise in autism cases: Are environmental factors partly to blame?
Autism cases on the rise in industrialized countries. Environmental factors being considered. Study in France investigating link between pollution and autism. [ more ]
East Bay community group wants no more police for mental health calls amid SoCal teen shooting
Community members in the East Bay are calling for police to stop responding to mental health emergencies.
Activists in Oakland are advocating for the decriminalization of mental health care and autism to prevent further tragedies involving police violence. [ more ]
Family of 15-year-old with autism fatally shot by deputies files claim against San Bernardino County
The family of Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old with autism, has filed a wrongful death claim against San Bernardino County.
The family plans to sue the county for allegations including assault, battery, negligence, and emotional distress regarding the shooting incident. [ more ]
Measles was tamed through global vaccination efforts, but rising case numbers in England show the importance of continued vigilance.
The MMR vaccine, which provides immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella, was hailed as a public health triumph but faced controversy due to spurious claims of a link to autism. [ more ]