Latest Autistic spectrum disorders News
West Virginia law enforcement receiving autism training
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A statewide program designed to teach law enforcement officers how to have safe interactions with those who have an autism spectrum disorder is being launched. The Safe Interactions for Law Enforcement and Persons with Intellectual or Developmental...
Louisiana business to offer job training to autistic adults
MONROE, La. (AP) — A school and longtime business in northeast Louisiana are joining forces to spearhead a workforce program to assist those with developmental disorders. QuesTECH Learning, a private school in Monroe for kids in need of special learning assistance in grades 2-12,...
North Carolina police officer saves autistic child in creek
SYLVA, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police officer is being hailed for saving a 4-year-old autistic boy who authorities say was “up to his shoulders” in a fast-moving creek. The Sylva Police Department says on its Facebook page that the parents of the child called this week to...
WV native talks to CBS about program for neurodiverse people
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Martinsburg native Morgan McCardell was recently interviewed by CBS in a special covering some of the pilot program she was involved with at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency where she uses her talents in a unique way. The pilot program increases...
WVa woman selected as national small business person of year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman who owns a learning center for children with autism has been selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration small business person of the year. Jill Scarbro-McLaury is the first person in West Virginia to receive the award, Gov. Jim...
Ruling ordering new trial in death of 8-year-old is reversed
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling that overturned a health care executive's manslaughter conviction for fatally drugging her 8-year-old autistic son. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that Manhattan Magistrate Judge Sarah Cave was wrong in...
