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The first time my youngest son headbanged, he was about 3 years old. He flung his head back so hard, I heard it thud from the other room. I panicked — rushed to him, felt the back of his head for a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth are more likely to struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions than non-autistic ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is now closer to establishing an emergency alert system for children with autism who are missing. Jonisa Cook wears a ribbon in honor of her son Joshua ...

Since this summer, Indiana mom of three and stepmom of two Hannah Bright has had three calls made to child protective services about her by her husband's ex-wife—all for activities that posed no ...

Ohio is now closer to establishing an emergency alert system for children with autism who are missing. By a unanimous vote, lawmakers in the Ohio House advanced House Bill 359, creating a new category ...

On Nov. 20, 2024, Jonisa Cook called 911 to report that her 6-year-old son, who had autism and was nonverbal, had gone missing. Cook wanted an emergency alert sent so the community could look for her ...