AUTISM SPEAKS

‘It’s never too early’: Houston Swim club says water safety, lessons vital to keeping children with autism safe

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Ryan Akabusi, 8, died over the weekend after authorities told KPRC 2 he wandered away from his home and into a nearby lake.

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Autism Speaks supports families of people living with autism

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April is World Autism Month

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Children with autism at heightened risk of drowning; an expert offers safety advice

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Lindsay Naeder was saddened by the news that 5-year-old Los Jones had drowned in a retention pond Thursday.

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Family’s message ahead of Autism Speaks Walk speaks life

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One in 44 U.S. children has autism. One in 45 adults is living with the disorder, according to the CDC. Here locally, these stats translate to some 165,000 Houstonians.

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Resources for people with disabilities, including ways to further education or find a job

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According to the latest research, one and 45 adults have autism.

Autism Speaks invites community out for annual Houston walk

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With a goal to bring the community together, promote acceptance and raise vital funds for people with autism, Autism Speaks is on an important mission.

Autism Speaks working to create more opportunities for adults living with autism

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For a long time, the month of April has been about Autism awareness but that notion is now changing.The organization, Autism Speaks, says it is now more about acceptance and creating more opportunities for adults living with autism.

Houston man living with autism uses his musical talents for a good cause

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William Gray is a talented local singer-songwriter who is beating the odds and helping others along the way.

KPRC 2 honors autism awareness and acceptance throughout April

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KPRC 2 is honoring World Autism Month in April. Special coverage kicks off on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, across KPRC 2 newscasts and Click2Houston.com. The aim is to bring awareness and provide resources to families living with autism while advocating for kindness and acceptance.

KPRC 2 Kids Storytime on World Autism Awareness Day

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HOUSTON – April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and KPRC 2 is once again proud to partner with Autism Speaks to help support families across the Houston area. Today as part of World Autism Awareness Day, KPRC2 Owen Conflenti is reading a book written by a local mom and illustrated by her son who is an award-winning artist and advocate for others on the autism spectrum like himself. Big thanks to Jigsaw Grant and LongTale Publishing for allowing us to share the book “Grant the Jigsaw Giraffe: Different is More” with you today. Autism Speaks Houston. KPRC 2 meteorologist Britta Merwin also interviewed Grant and his mom in order to help raise additional awareness about autism in the month of April.