Walk to raise awareness of autism

Michelle Kearby used to travel to Houston to run in the Organization for Autism Research marathon to help spread awareness about autism. This year, she's excited she doesn't have to drive farther than Kirby Park to raise awareness because she will be supporting the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event Saturday.

Autism At The Movies

MANILA, Philippines - In the early '90s, there was only one well-known autism movie, "Rain Man," which is now considered a classic. Big Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman star as brothers, with the latter portraying an institutionalized man with autism.

Temple Grandin to speak at USM

Grandin, an animal scientist who has autism, was the subject of a 2010 Emmy-winning HBO film.

Allen High students help Lehigh University researchers with autism study

Allen High senior Nathan Nembhard looked across the cafeteria lunch table at the girl. He needed to get her attention. But she was having none of that. She found greater joy in her meal and juice box.

My son has autism but he’s adorable and makes me laugh every day

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