Autism
How Autism Turned Into A Life-Saving Mission For Mom
April is autism awareness month. CBS 2′s Susan Carlson takes a closer look at how one Chicago-area woman turned her son’s diagnosis into a life-saving mission helping hundreds of other families.
CDC Estimates 1 In 50 Children Have Autism
A new study indicates autism is much more widespread than previously thought. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says 1 in every 50 school age kids has autism—that is about 1 million children nationwide.
Autistic Teen Warns Family Of Fire Burning In Living Room
A Downers Grove teenager with autism and a fear of fires was able to overcome those difficulties to warn his mother about a fire in their home over the weekend.
TTYM: Stephen A. Smith Said What?? And People Like Mike Vick
Stephen, Please! ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith came under fire Thursday for using a racial slur on Thursday’s edition of First Take. The comment happened during a discussion of whether or not Kobe Bryant will play in […]
Police Search For Missing Boy With Autism
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teenage boy who has autism.
Training Program Educates First Responders On People With Autism
Illinois firefighters and paramedics may soon know how to better help autistic people during emergencies.
Study Finds Autism Could Be Linked To Obesity During Pregnancy
A new study out today raises some serious concerns about unborn babies and the potential for autism.
Family Seeks Federal Probe Of Fatal Shooting By Calumet City Cops
About 10 people marched with the family of 15-year-old Stephon Watts Saturday, demanding sanctions against the Calumet City police officers who shot the autistic teen to death.
Funeral Held For Autistic Teen Shot & Killed By Calumet City Cops
More than 700 people attended a funeral service in Dolton for the 15-year-old boy with autism who was shot to death February first by Calumet City Police.
Bears’ J.T. Thomas Taking Epileptic Fan To Super Bowl
Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas has driven to Indianapolis with a teenaged friend to see Sunday’s Super Bowl.
Outrage Growing After Teen Killed By Calumet City Cops
Relatives and friends of a 15-year-old autistic boy who was shot and killed by police officers on Wednesday were voicing their outrage by staging a protest outside of the police station Thursday night.
Parents, Teachers Urge Early Testing For Autism
If you feel your preschooler might have autism, follow your gut and get your child tested. A mother, along with an award winning teacher, both say that early intervention makes all the difference.
Chicago Autism Patients To Take Part In Clinical Study
One hundred fifty patients diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders between the ages of 5 and 21 will be taking part in clinical trials across the country, including in Chicago.
Man With Autism Missing Again
A 27-year-old man with autism is missing from his Englewood neighborhood home again, after vanishing twice before in recent months.
Lawmakers Stress Need For Advocacy For Autism
The story of autism hits home for a downstate lawmaker who is a parent of a child who suffers from the disorder.
Man With Autism Missing
A 26-year-old autistic man has now been missing from his home near Sherman Park for seven months, police said.
Virtual Camping Trip Coming For Kids With Autism
Children with autism can experience something new this winter – camping.
Chicago Salesman Sentenced In Maryland Rape
A magazine salesman from Chicago will spend more than a year in jail for allegedly raping an autistic woman he met while going door to door in Arnold, Md.
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