AGXStarseed
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(Following a conversation with another user, I've decided to give this a try. None of these stories are written by me. Follow the 'Source' links to read the full articles)
Bronx Mother Furious After Her Autistic Son, 5, Is Left Alone On Street After School
A mother is outraged after reporting that a stranger found her special needs child a mile from school – in the cold and all alone.
Late Thursday, she still was not sure how it happened. CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez went to the school to find out.
The boy, who is autistic, is at home and safe now. But he is nonverbal and had no way or communicating who he was, where he came from, or how he ended up on the bus that left him alone on the street.
Source: Bronx Mother Furious After Her Autistic Son, 5, Is Left Alone On Street After School
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Invercargill school criticised for treatment of autistic boy
A special school which repeatedly placed an upset autistic child into a tiny "safe area" has been asked to apologise following an investigation by a government watchdog.
Ombudsman Peter Boshier yesterday released his report on the use of a seclusion room at Ruru Specialist School in Invercargill, following repeated complaints from the child's parents.
He found the school acted unreasonably in using the "safe area" and the child and his family were let down by the school and the Ministry of Education.
Source: Invercargill school criticised for treatment of autistic boy
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Barrhead mum's warning following loss of autistic daughter to cancer
A BRAVE Barrhead mum who lost her severely autistic daughter to cancer has spoken out in hope of urging others to get clued up on symptoms affecting those with learning disabilities.
Eileen Douglas wants families to be aware of the signs so others don’t have to experience the levels of pain suffered by her and husband Neil.
Daughter Wendy, who died of breast cancer four years ago aged 36, had been unable to communicate her pain and symptoms to her family because of her condition.
Source: Barrhead mum's warning following loss of autistic daughter to cancer
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Autism concern over home schooling rise in Wales
The number of pupils being taken out of school to be taught at home has doubled in four years - with many of them believed to be autistic.
Some 1,906 pupils were removed in 2016-17, up from 864 in 2013-14, according to council data.
Source: Autism concern over home schooling rise
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Young football fan plays a key part in raising awareness of autism in Autism Wessex's campaign
A young football fan has played a key part in raising awareness of autism at Premier League match.
Eight-year-old Cherries fan Jack Bailey, who has autism, took part in a training session at Bournemouth for over 100 of the club’s stewards, community and front office staff with Dad Gary and the charity Autism Wessex.
Source: Young football fan plays a key part in raising awareness of autism at Premier League match
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Mum’s delight as autistic children to get ‘quiet hour’ Santa visits
The mother of a three-year old boy with autism is delighted her son will be able to meet Santa Clause tomorrow, thanks to her local council backing her ‘quiet Christmas’ idea.
Ashleigh McIlroy, from Limavady in Co Londonderry, said she brought Noah to a Halloween event in her home town but had to take him home again when the little boy was overcome by the noise and bustle of the busy celebration.
Disappointed but determined that her son wouldn’t miss out again in future, she decided to contact one of her local councillors, the DUP’s Alan Robinson.
Source: http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/mu...dren-to-get-quiet-hour-santa-visits-1-8248851
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WATCH: Autistic student releases song to support bullied teens
All proceeds from the single will go towards projects that support children and families affected by bullying
Macauely Elvin knows what it is like to be bullied. The 20-year-old college student has autism and that was one of the reasons, he says, that he ended up a target for unkind comments and behaviour.
Source: https://www.tes.com/news/school-new...c-student-releases-song-support-bullied-teens
Bronx Mother Furious After Her Autistic Son, 5, Is Left Alone On Street After School
A mother is outraged after reporting that a stranger found her special needs child a mile from school – in the cold and all alone.
Late Thursday, she still was not sure how it happened. CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez went to the school to find out.
The boy, who is autistic, is at home and safe now. But he is nonverbal and had no way or communicating who he was, where he came from, or how he ended up on the bus that left him alone on the street.
Source: Bronx Mother Furious After Her Autistic Son, 5, Is Left Alone On Street After School
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Invercargill school criticised for treatment of autistic boy
A special school which repeatedly placed an upset autistic child into a tiny "safe area" has been asked to apologise following an investigation by a government watchdog.
Ombudsman Peter Boshier yesterday released his report on the use of a seclusion room at Ruru Specialist School in Invercargill, following repeated complaints from the child's parents.
He found the school acted unreasonably in using the "safe area" and the child and his family were let down by the school and the Ministry of Education.
Source: Invercargill school criticised for treatment of autistic boy
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Barrhead mum's warning following loss of autistic daughter to cancer
A BRAVE Barrhead mum who lost her severely autistic daughter to cancer has spoken out in hope of urging others to get clued up on symptoms affecting those with learning disabilities.
Eileen Douglas wants families to be aware of the signs so others don’t have to experience the levels of pain suffered by her and husband Neil.
Daughter Wendy, who died of breast cancer four years ago aged 36, had been unable to communicate her pain and symptoms to her family because of her condition.
Source: Barrhead mum's warning following loss of autistic daughter to cancer
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Autism concern over home schooling rise in Wales
The number of pupils being taken out of school to be taught at home has doubled in four years - with many of them believed to be autistic.
Some 1,906 pupils were removed in 2016-17, up from 864 in 2013-14, according to council data.
Source: Autism concern over home schooling rise
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Young football fan plays a key part in raising awareness of autism in Autism Wessex's campaign
A young football fan has played a key part in raising awareness of autism at Premier League match.
Eight-year-old Cherries fan Jack Bailey, who has autism, took part in a training session at Bournemouth for over 100 of the club’s stewards, community and front office staff with Dad Gary and the charity Autism Wessex.
Source: Young football fan plays a key part in raising awareness of autism at Premier League match
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Mum’s delight as autistic children to get ‘quiet hour’ Santa visits
The mother of a three-year old boy with autism is delighted her son will be able to meet Santa Clause tomorrow, thanks to her local council backing her ‘quiet Christmas’ idea.
Ashleigh McIlroy, from Limavady in Co Londonderry, said she brought Noah to a Halloween event in her home town but had to take him home again when the little boy was overcome by the noise and bustle of the busy celebration.
Disappointed but determined that her son wouldn’t miss out again in future, she decided to contact one of her local councillors, the DUP’s Alan Robinson.
Source: http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/mu...dren-to-get-quiet-hour-santa-visits-1-8248851
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WATCH: Autistic student releases song to support bullied teens
All proceeds from the single will go towards projects that support children and families affected by bullying
Macauely Elvin knows what it is like to be bullied. The 20-year-old college student has autism and that was one of the reasons, he says, that he ended up a target for unkind comments and behaviour.
Source: https://www.tes.com/news/school-new...c-student-releases-song-support-bullied-teens
