Mother Drowns Autistic Daughter

Autism In The News
Feb. 28, 2008

I was hoping for something good to report on in the world of autism but not today. It's a sad, sad, state of affairs when a parent resorts to drowing her autistic daughter instead of reaching out for help. I'm sick with sadness and can't write anymore. God bless Scarlett. See the story below.
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2008/02/28/4881885-sun.html

Big Brother in Big Trouble

AUTISM IN THE NEWS
February 18, 2008

My Response To Comments Made on CBS Show Big Brother
As a parent to an autistic young man I'm very dismayed to hear about the insensitive nature of a special needs worker. The comments he made are utterly asinine and very disappointing considering his training. The use of derogatory slang "retards" is offensive and should not be tolerated. Shame on you Adam! Let's hope this lousy excuse for a human being gets kicked off the show and loses his job to boot.
See the story below.
Autism group demands apology from CBS for offensive remark http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080218/entertainment/big_brother_autism_protest

Autistic Basketball Star

Autism In The News
June 11, 2007

Jason McElwain is living the life! Basketball hero, Hollywood knocking on his door and now an author of a book about his life living with autism. Read his inspirational story about defying the odds and making success out of whatever life dishes out.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17166929/