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Project Leo Providing Free Trackers For Families with Children who have Autism
The parents of children with autism face a lot of challenges. For many of those families, there's a constant worry about their kids wandering away. There's now a new, free technology to help give them peace of mind. Tre Young loves school. But he can only tell you that, by using a special tablet. That's because he suffers from severe autism. He can't talk, needs a feeding tube, diapers, and constant supervision. "We watch him like a hawk," said Tre's mom, Kendra Young. But Tre's still managed to wander away from home twice. "Fear isn't a strong enough word for...
Teen With Autism Performs "Let It Go" With Community Help
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Texas Boy with Special Needs Intentionally Doused with Gas and Set On Fire, Mother says
Before Kayden Culp was placed in an induced coma on Sunday, the 10-year-old special-needs child who had been lured to a Texas shack, doused with gasoline and set on fire was able to tell his mom the person responsible for the grisly attack needed to face justice: “He hurt me. He set me on fire. He needs to go to jail.” Authorities had taken into custody Wednesday night one of the three boys – ages 9, 10 and 11 – believed to be involved in the horrific assault in the town of Kerrville. The unnamed juvenile was charged with first-degree...
Community of Moms Replace Beloved Security Blanket for 2-Year-Old with Autism
An online community of moms came together to replace a security blanket for a child with autism. 2-year-old Parker's blanket has been a source of comfort for him. After two years, his mom says it was starting to tatter, but when she couldn't find a replacement she feared he would be devastated. She reached out to an online community called "Delicate Flower" asking if anyone knew where she could find a replacement. Moms from all over the country came to the rescue. Source: Inside Edition
10-Year-Old Blind Autistic Boy Sings "Open the Eyes of my Heart"
Christopher Duffley is an amazing kid with an AMAZING God! Born premature, blind, and autistic, Christopher was adopted by his parents before they realized God has gifted this young fellow with the gift of music! This recording is from the 2011 "New Hampshire Night of Worship" celebration where over 1,300 followers of Christ gathered to sing praises to Jesus Christ! Source: Youtube
