The Deep Blue Ridge: Elevator enthusiast with autism uses passion to lift others like him
One Roanoke man living with autism is hoping to elevate others with autism, one lift at a time through his passion for elevators.
Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’
A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
Autism workshop helps bridge the gap for those on the spectrum
Children with autism are often overlooked during the transition from high school to adulthood, but a workshop at the Hotel Roanoke today helped parents and supporters bridge the gap.
Preparing for Halloween: How trick-or-treating may look different for those with autism
Whatever you’re greeted with, not greeted with, or what trick-or-treaters come to your doorstep on Halloween night, one thing is for sure: “A little kindness goes a long way.”
Roanoke family shares how COVID-19 pandemic challenges affected children with autism
COVID-19 led to major learning loss for children, but without interaction and an inability to have therapy, children with autism faced a much greater challenge.
‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to read
Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?
Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their community
For Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.