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Penn State DuBois kicks off Diversity, Arts, and Lecture series with AJ Wilkerson

Wednesday, August 31 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - Penn State DuBois opened their Diversity, Arts, and Lecture series with stand-up comedian AJ Wilkerson last night. In a surprise guest appearance, Jake Ruble opened for Wilkerson, talking about his struggle with drugs and 16-year sobriety in between his comedic performance. AJ Wilkerson, also... Read More.

Penn State DuBois hosts stand-up comedian Captain Autism tonight

Tuesday, August 30 by Louise Bennett

DuBois – Comedic Superhero, Captain Autism, is ready to make you laugh this evening at Penn State DuBois. The fall season of the Diversity, Arts and Lecture Series begins with a show by stand-up comedian, AJ Wilkerson, and his alter ego, Captain Autism. Wilkerson’s show is... Read More.

Cooking class for children on autism spectrum targets independence, food aversion

Saturday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jojo Branch-Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum, was never a fan of fruits and vegetables. He struggled to eat foods like broccoli and avocado. That was then. Now, Sensory Cooking, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that works with people on... Read More.

Tommy and Dee Hilfiger share advice on raising kids on the autism spectrum

Wednesday, April 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to embrace the differences of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that impacts roughly one in 44 children in the United States, according to a study from the Centers for Disease... Read More.

Milestone visit to PSP Academy to promote autism awareness

Tuesday, March 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosted 21-year-old Alex Mann today at the PSP Academy in Hershey to mark his 150th visit to a law enforcement agency. Mann, a Chester County resident living with autism, has made it his life's mission to spend time... Read More.

Shawn’s Law enhances sentences for those who cause or aid in suicide

Friday, October 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Shawn's Law (a House Bill that would enhance a sentence for causing or aiding suicide when the victim is under 18, has an intellectual disability or is on the autism spectrum) has officially been signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf. The... Read More.

Run or Walk for Someone Special raises $66,000

Thursday, September 23 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA - Run or Walk for Someone Special in Sykesville this past weekend raised around $66,000! Part of those donations came from 2020, when the race had been cancelled. Organizers say they're thankful for the people who showed up and donated. Although there were fewer... Read More.

Run or Walk for Someone Special this Sunday

Saturday, September 18 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA - Run or Walk for Someone Special is Sunday, Sept. 19, starting at 1:30 in Sykesville! All proceeds stay local in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, benefiting Camp Friendship, a local volunteer-based camp for people with autism and other special needs. Please meet at the... Read More.

“A shock. But not a surprise”: Former ‘Prison Break’ star Wentworth Miller reveals autism diagnosis

Tuesday, July 27 by ABC News

Former Prison Break star Wentworth Miller took to Instagram to reveal he was diagnosed as autistic last year. "Preceded by a self-diagnosis. Followed by a formal diagnosis," the 49-year-old actor explained, adding, "[It was] a shock. But not a surprise." Miller noted that he has too much learn about... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing 17-year-boy with autism found safe

Tuesday, June 1 by wcednews

UPDATE: The 17-year-old boy with autism who has been missing from Treasure Lake has been FOUND! Thank you to everyone who helped bring Alex home safe. *** Treasure Lake, PA – Your help is desperately needed to help locate a missing person. A 17-year-old boy... Read More.

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