• Sesame Street Adds First Muppet With Autism to Cast; Looking to Spread Awareness

    Sesame Street is on a mission to spread awareness and generate discussions about autism. The longtime running PBS children's program has prided itself on discussing informative topics to help close educational and cultural gaps around the world. To add to their unique teaching techniques, Sesame Street will introduce their first Muppet with autism to the cast.

  • Donna Beegle Sues Airline in Hopes of Better Educating its Workers

    Dr. Donna Beegle, the Oregon mother of an autistic 15-year-old named Juliette Beegle, is taking action against United Airlines after it removed her family from their flight. While departing from a Walt Disney World vacation, they were evicted from the plane due to her autistic daughter being "disruptive."

  • Mommy Blogger Jillian Meredith McCabe Admits to Throwing Autistic Son, 6, Off Oregon Bridge

    Several months ago, mommy blogger Jillian Meredith McCabe launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her take care of her family, which included her 6-year-old autistic son London McCabe and her husband Matt. Matt McCabe was recently diagnosed with MS and a mass in his brain stem leaving him not only unable to work but unsure if he would recover at all. The family was apart for awhile, but just last month they were back together in time for London's final birthday. On Monday, Nov. 3, Jillian called police after throwing London off a 100-foot historic bridge in Oregon. A little after 6 p.m. last night, Jillian reportedly called 911 and told the emergency dispatcher, "I just threw my son over the Yaquina Bay Bridge."
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