A Carndonagh mum is taking a mammoth leap to honour her son and raise money for vital charities. Kellie Tweed will do a skydive on August 13 to raise funds for iCARE and the Irish Society for Autism. She is also hosting a fundraising event in Joyce’s, Carndonagh this Sunday. The 29-year-old is doing so in honour…
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‘A hero always does what’s right’ | 21-year-old with autism uses comics to spread kindness
Jacob Collins is an author, movie theater employee and undercover superhero. His goal is to spread kindness and inclusion by doing what’s right at all times. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — An employee at the Forge Cinemas in Sevier County gives his kindness away for free, but his talents go beyond the silver screen. Through a super alter-ego,…
A mother’s fight to bring an understanding of autism outside of the clinic
\From last century’s fears surrounding poor parenting to modern vaccine hesitancy, persistent misconceptions about the causes of autism have often resulted in the developmental condition being wrongfully associated with moral panic. During a recent talk hosted by McGill’s Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry for the Culture, Mind and Brain Program’s Speaker Series, Marga Vicedo, an associate professor at the University of Toronto…
Hereford teen with autism gears up to be a mechanic after help from this garage
A TEENAGER with autism is looking towards a career in mechanics after successfully spending time on work experience in a Hereford garage. Nathan Mansell is hoping to start an apprenticeship in the future after securing a work placement at Griffiths Auto Services in his home city. The 16-year-old, who lives with his mum Sam and…
Artists talk about their craft – and their disabilities – in forum
Justin Rielly is an actor, director, producer and writer. Many of his theater pieces turn up at Rochester’s Multi-use Community Cultural Center — the old church, converted into a theater, on Atlantic Avenue. That is who he is. He also has Asperger’s syndrome, what he says is increasingly defined as “a part of the autism…
Michelle shares the joy of fostering autism assistance puppies
A LIMERICK woman is encouraging people in the city and county to consider fostering puppies to be trained as Autism Assistance Dogs. Michelle McCaffrey, whose family has been fostering puppies for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) for over five years, says that they have seen first hand the difference the dogs make to a child’s…
Lakeside 19-year-old with autism runs 100-mile race
When January 15th came around, Zach was ready. He stood at the starting line of the Coldwater Rumble 100 Mile race, surrounded by 99 other ultra runners, and he was Find your passion. We’ve all heard that, and it sounds simple. But where do we find it? If you’re 19-year-old Zachary Bates, you go outside…
Reds player’s acts of kindness being felt in autistic community
A trip to Cincinnati for an 18-year-old Maryland man turned out to be one of the most memorable weekends of his life. A trip to Cincinnati for an 18-year-old Maryland man turned out to be one of the most memorable weekends of his life. Patrick Kinman is a huge Cincinnati sports fan, thanks to his…
Mom thanks barber who turned haircut into a game for 6-year-old with autism
A video of Ree the Barber and her young client Jackson, who has autism, is going viral online. Ree cuts Jackson’s hair while playing a Super Mario-themed game. It takes a special kind of skill to cut the hair of a child in motion, but with creativity and a steady hand, Sheree Bethea of Atlanta…
Kalamazoo author with autism creates children’s book to instill confidence, teach acceptance
KALAMAZOO, MI — Erin Beal always learned things in a different manner than her peers. It wasn’t until four years ago that she knew the reason why. Beal, now 34, has autism spectrum disorder. “Growing up, everyone just kind of pegged me as quiet, shy, smart, sweet little girl,” she said. “And because I didn’t…