Missing Teen With Asperger’s FOUND SAFE
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a 15-year-old Swedish boy with Asperger’s syndrome who disappeared from a fast food restaurant in New York City has been found. – Asperger’s is…
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‘Unreasonable mother’ shapes a world that embraces disabled children
When my son was born, I picked the name Alexander because the baby names book said it meant “Leader of Men,” and I was sure he was destined for greatness….
English Football Association probes chants mocking disabled
Kevin Kilbane, a former Republic of Ireland international who played with Everton in the English Premier League, reported West Ham supporters to the English Football Association for derogatory chants against…
Tim Howard opens up about Tourette’s, divorce and wanting to be a soccer dad
It’s a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and noisesknown as ticsbut for leading goalkeeper Tim Howard, Tourette’s syndrome was the making of him. As revealed in his autobiography, “The…
Tim Howard opens up about Tourette’s, divorce and wanting to be a soccer dad
Follow us at @CNNSport and like us on Facebook It’s a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and noises — known as tics — but for leading goalkeeper Tim Howard,…
Down syndrome should not be feared
The Down syndrome community, on a regular basis, inspires its members with stories about accomplishments, loving families and overcoming challenges. I love these stories and they make me happy. Somehow,…
One Dad’s Choice To Keep His Son With Down Syndrome — No Matter What
Samuel Forrest says he was given a choice: Abandon his newborn son, or get a divorce. It all started soon after Forrest’s son, Leo, was born in Armenia on Jan….
Dismissing Hong Kong’s disability taboo
“The hardest part was sewing the bottle cap on,” she said. “I researched different types of bags. Sometimes you need a bigger bag if you want to put more things…