AUTISM

A former school teacher’s aide won’t be charged after she sat on a child with autism. News4JAX obtained the decline letter from the State Attorney's Office Third Judicial Circuit explaining why they won’t press charges.

For those who are unaware, many children with autism tend to have sleep issues, which can impact their health, as well as their family's.

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.

April 1 marks the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month.

Today on the show we were joined by Chip and Tyler Davis. Tyler was diagnosed with Autism 15 years ago.

Project Chance has a mission to train service dogs with a specific skill set needed to aid each child diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. With an integrative approach of combining academics, clinical therapies and parental support, our dogs help children to be able to achieve maximum potential and independence in executing therapeutic, social, and physical tasks at a higher rate of success throughout their life.

The annual “Flounder Pounder” charity fishing tournament is coming up on its 13th Annual tournament! “Flounder Pounder” began in 2010, spearheaded by parents Chip and Teresa Davis. When their son Tyler was diagnosed with autism, they wanted to create an event that gave back to the cause.

In the state of Florida, drowning remains a leading cause of death in young children, but for kids with special needs, the risk goes up.

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?

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?

According to the CDC, about one in 44 children have autism spectrum disorder. However, isolation during the pandemic has made it difficult to diagnose.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, guests who donate $1 to Jacksonville School for Autism at participating Dunkin’ restaurants will receive a puzzle piece to be displayed in-store.

Finding out your child has autism might be a diagnosis you weren’t expecting, but pediatrician Dr. Bethany Atkins tells parents there’s no need for panic.

Every Flagler County emergency vehicle in the county is now equipped with “Brookie Sensory Boxes,” named for Flagler County Fire Rescue Lt. Jon Moscowitz's daughter Brooklynn.

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.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has developed training for 911 tele-communicators to help find children with autism who are reported missing, something that can go a long way for families who have children with autism, because every second counts when trying to find a child with autism that’s reported missing.

For Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

April has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the U.S., as a way to empower people living with autism and their families.

Autism may bring challenges for those who live with it, but celebrities with autism have shown they can achieve tremendous things and fulfill their dreams.

One in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, how should parents of children with special needs talk to their kids about the coronavirus and staying safe? Rocha said parents of children with disabilities need to be honest when it comes to the coronavirus. Giving kids with special needs a visual can help explain concepts like social distancing. Maybe draw a square that is six feet big and tell them this is your space, your personal space, Rocha said.