Brookstone School seniors help Bridges students write book about autism

Brookstone School senior Kate Thorne says "A is For Autism" is unlike any other book. "You have autistic children who have trouble communicating with anyone opening up and writing stories and drawing pictures," she said. "I feel it is something special." Thorne and three other Brookstone seniors, Caroline Rothschild, Lexie Hanko and Emily Gorum, were the guides for the students in a project that ...

Life stories frame struggle of autism

About 18 years ago, Julie and Chad Petersen were enjoying a little boy, Jacob, who some in their family called too easy of a baby. But at the age of 2 or 3, Julie started to notice sensory issues.

Summit youth recognized for raising Autism Awareness

Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella presented Zachary Brooks and his family with complimentary tickets to the new Union County Sensory Friendly Theater series, in appreciation for Zacharyâs efforts to raise awareness about autism. (Pictured from left) County Manager Alfred...

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.

* Spotlight on People * -- Family learns about autism together

James and Trish Edmonds knew practically nothing about autism - until their son, Terry, was diagnosed with the developmental disorder.