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Autism Awareness Month: Life on the spectrum
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL Autism Awareness Month serves as a great reminder of the importance of understanding what life can be like for individuals on the autism spectrum. According to Autism Speaks, “autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and
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Study offers free virtual training for parents of children with autism
Parents of children with autism are invited to participate in a free virtual research study designed to teach essential caregiving skills. The six-week program, conducted via Microsoft Teams, features weekly 60-minute group sessions and covers six key techniques aimed at supporting children with autism. The study is led by Rebecca Stayton, a Martin County native
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Tourism partners with autism group, foundation on inclusive playground
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Tourism is partnering with East Kentucky ADA and the Kendyl and Friends Foundation in hopes of bringing an inclusive playground to Martin County. East Kentucky ADA and SPD president Kelli Jo Blair attended last week’s tourism board meeting, while Kendyl and Friends Foundation founder Crimson Claycomb joined
