Ryan Akabusi, 8, died over the weekend after authorities told KPRC 2 he wandered away from his home and into a nearby lake.
"Our hearts are heavy with grief for Aisha and her family," Fulshear police said. "We deeply appreciate everyone who helped in the search and shared the information. Please keep Aisha's family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."
The district isn't saying how many teachers are what they're accused of, but they've called investigators in from Texas Child Protective Services and Harris County.
For Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
Emily Ortiz tells KPRC 2/s Rilwan Balogun that it took the school more than an hour to tell her they were looking for her son.
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Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Caravans of cowboys and cowgirls are heading to Houston from all across Texas, and the Prairie View Trail Riders had a special stop to make along the way.
A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
Brundidge is a children’s book author who has written books about her three children who have autism. She has made it her life’s work to help all children with special needs.
Jaxon Maples is a 4-year-old boy with autism, and many days, he has trouble communicating and speaking clearly. But there is one place where those things aren’t a problem for him.
Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
Autism can be explained medically as a bio-neurological development disability, but to get into the nuanced details is quite a bit more complicated.
For much of his life, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, has dealt with exclusion from his peers.
A young boy’s parents are grateful to a police officer who showed up at their home after an unusual 911 call from their 12-year-old son with autism.
After dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.
The creators of the show, “Farm! A Musical Experience,” designed the play specifically for children with autism, and for other kids who are neurodiverse.
