From classroom to community: How one Staten Island school is making a difference for autism

From classroom to community: How one Staten Island school is making a difference for autism

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — AHRC James P. Murphy Staten Island Preparatory School held its second annual autism awareness walk on Friday, with students, teachers, parents and family members participating to show support and raise awareness.

Autism Awareness Month to end with colorful race

The 11th annual Reconnect 4 Autism Color Run is bringing awareness to an important group of people this weekend: those on the autism spectrum.

Rain or shine, this Bolton family had a very important challenge to complete

A family from Bolton have smashed their target after walking 2 miles every day over the half term break to raise awareness of autism.

A Strike for Inclusion: George’s Kids Champions have neurodiverse fun

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) — Laughter, pizza, and the sound of bowling pins filled the air at PlayZone on Thursday as dozens of families gathered for the third annual George’s Kids Bowling Day, an inclusive spring break tradition for children with autism and their families. The event is hosted by the El Centro Rotary Club in partnership with Autism Support of Imperial County and the San Diego Regional Center. Its named in honor of the late G…

On the Record: Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month. WPBF 25 goes On the Record to learn more about autism and what is being done to fight the stigma.

MS - Sy Montgomery Temple Grandin

April 30, 2025 For the last day of National Austism Awareness Month,  we play two archival interviews.  Part One:  Sy Montgomery discusses her biography of Temple Grandin.   Part Two:   I replay a portion of an interview I recorded with Temple Grandin herself, talking about her book "Animals in Translation."   Grandin is one of the most famous Americans on the Autism spectrum.   Her qualities as a person with Autism has greatly enhanced her abil…