Advocay – Page 9 – Autism Daily Newscast

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September 12, 2014

Facebook Group helps to support young boy with autism who is bullied at school

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September 12, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Christopher Miller is an autistic 12-year-old boy who was admitted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital after being bullied at school. This was the second occurrence over the past half year. He was admitted for attempts of suicide. Cryst...

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September 7, 2014

Family Affected by Autism Run 10KM to Raise Funds for Autism Queensland

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September 7, 2014

Queensland, Australia - The McDowall family has raised $2000 for the non-profit organization Autism Queensland and is now hearing up to take part in a 10KM fundraising run. The family first participated in the Bridge to Brisbane in 2010, just one year after...

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September 6, 2014

Teacher’s Film on Autism Raises Money for Resource Rooms.

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September 6, 2014

Goa, India - Jacinta Santamaria’s film on autism titled “It’s You Who Can Help Me Shine” won second place in the 5 minute category in the We Care International Film Festival. In association with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the festival was ...

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September 1, 2014

Autism Care Nepal- Difficulty in Raising Autism Awareness in Rural Areas

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September 1, 2014

KATHMANDU - Bishal Tamang, just 5 years old spends his day with his foot tied to a bed . It is a one room place where a curtain separates the bedroom from an eatery where his mother prepares snacks for her customers. Januka, Bishal's mother, came to Ka...

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August 18, 2014

Two people arrested after viciously beating a child with autism

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August 18, 2014

Vicious Assault - Two people have been arrested after viciously beating a child with autism. A video that was posted onto the internet and showed the vicious assault went viral. Andrew Wheeler, 18, was arrested for allegedly beating 16-year-old Aaron Hill at ...

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August 11, 2014

Vickie Nettles Advocate For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Dies

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August 11, 2014

ACADIANA, LOUISIANA- Vickie Leal Nettles, a well know community advocate and voice of hope for children with autism died Wednesday morning from complications following surgery. Nettles dedicated her life to being an advocate for children with autism af...

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August 11, 2014

Catherine Dyer fights for autistic daughter to return to Swansea

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August 11, 2014

Claire Dyer - is 20 years old and has autism and challenging behaviors.Up until August 1, Claire was resident at a unit in Swansea, where she had been since since April 2012. Claire was sectioned In September 2013. Catherine, Claire's mother states in th...

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August 10, 2014

Tenth Annual Motorcyle Ride for Autism

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August 10, 2014

DOWN RIVER, DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Over 200 motorcycles participated in the Tenth Annual Ride for Autism on August 2. The riders raised money for various autism related charities in the local area. The riders hope that the money raised for these various group...

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August 6, 2014

Shayne Ward is announced as new patron of Manchester charity Hearts & Minds Challenge

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August 6, 2014

Hearts & Minds Challenge, Manchester, UK - are delighted to announce that X Factor winner Shayne Ward is their new Patron. Shayne will be helping to spread more awareness for the Sale based charity, which helps families with children with autism. Ma...

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August 5, 2014

INTERVIEW with Tania A. Marshall, Author of ‘I am Aspiengirl’ Part 2

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August 5, 2014

Tania Marshall, Australia - is the author of the #1 Best Selling book "I am Aspiengirl: Aspergers, Autism and the young Female Profile" on the Amazon store. Tania has over 20 years’ experience in the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and she has worked...