Arts & Life My sister has autism, and school keeps her engaged. But how will we care for her after graduation? My sister Saba waits eagerly for her yellow school bus every morning. But Saba is a sophomore in high school. In three short years, she will leave our brick-bound high school, and her yellow school bus won't come by to pick her up any more. My family is grappling with what life will look like for Saba, and for us, after graduation. Huma Ali Play AudioListen 4 mins
Health NFL Season Kicks Off With Refuges For Fans With Sensory Needs To Take A Timeout The Philadelphia Eagles, the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings have all opened rooms in their stadiums for fans, including those with autism, who need a break from sensory overload. Amy Held
Dr. Temple Grandin on how minds work Dr. Temple Grandin was diagnosed as brain-damaged at age two. Her mother Anna steadfastly pursued ways to understand her daughter’s condition and... John O'Brien
A kid's gym that caters to everyone across the spectrum Kirkland parents Shirley and Martin Sarmiento-Blaha were looking for a gymnasium for their six-year-old twin boys. Their sons are on the autism spectrum... Megan Farmer Casey Martin
Autistic Seattle man becomes celebrated artist (and quits dishwasher job) Seattle artist Gregory Blackstock hasn’t had things easy. For starters, he's autistic. For years he worked as a dishwasher at the Washington Athletic... Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
Her son has autism, and she worries about having to call police Bill Radke speaks with Kate Riley, Seattle Times editorial page editor, about her recent article that explains why she worries about interactions... Bill Radke Matt Martin Play AudioListen 10 mins
New center for treating autism at JBLM will fill a 'therapy gap' While stationed in Germany, Army nurse practitioner Major Ruth Racine and her husband carved out a promising educational and therapeutic plan for their... Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 5 mins
This Special Needs Kindergarten In Seattle Is Losing Its Funding Cinthia Portugal is a mom of 4-year-old twins with autism, and she is scrambling to find a kindergarten for her sons. Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 5 mins
How A UW Professor Helped Bring Autism To 'Sesame Street' Jeannie Yandel talks to Dr. Wendy Stone is a professor of psychology and director of the READi lab at the University of Washington. Dr. Stone was a... Jeannie Yandel Amina Al-Sadi Play AudioListen 7 mins
This Blind Girl Can Read Faster Than You Holly Connor of Mercer Island started learning to read and write Braille in preschool. Now 10, she’s one of North America’s fastest readers and writers... Posey Gruener Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 5 mins
