/tags/autism Autism en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:23:00 GMT /2024-10-03/ag-for-all-abilities-how-ohio-county-fairs-are-becoming-more-inclusive Last week, the Coshocton County Fair hosted its inaugural Ag for All Abilities Livestock Show. It鈥檚 one of many county fairs across the state making an effort to include more people with disabilities. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:23:00 GMT /2024-10-03/ag-for-all-abilities-how-ohio-county-fairs-are-becoming-more-inclusive Erin Gottsacker /2024-06-20/composer-from-columbus-supports-ohios-autistic-community-and-lgbtq-pride Jacob Yandura, composer of the 2023 Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, talks about growing up in Columbus, supporting Ohio's autistic community, and celebrating Pride as a gay man. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:14:43 GMT /2024-06-20/composer-from-columbus-supports-ohios-autistic-community-and-lgbtq-pride Nicholas Booker /arts-culture/2023-11-20/how-to-dance-in-ohio-brings-the-story-of-a-group-of-columbus-autistic-young-adults-to-broadway Based on a documentary of the same name, the musical follows seven autistic young adults at a group counseling center in Columbus as they prepare for a formal dance. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-11-20/how-to-dance-in-ohio-brings-the-story-of-a-group-of-columbus-autistic-young-adults-to-broadway Allie Vugrincic /2023-08-09/a-boy-on-the-autism-spectrum-struggled-with-a-haircut-his-barber-saved-the-day Getting haircuts was one of Jackson's biggest fears. But one barber's patience and creativity made the ordeal something he now looks forward to. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:37:14 GMT /2023-08-09/a-boy-on-the-autism-spectrum-struggled-with-a-haircut-his-barber-saved-the-day Autumn Barnes /side-effects-public-media/2020-06-29/closed-day-programs-add-pressure-on-families-supporting-people-with-autism Brandon Duncan describes himself as fearless. So when he first heard news reports about the novel coronavirus, the 30-year-old wasn鈥檛 afraid for himself... Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:54:02 GMT /side-effects-public-media/2020-06-29/closed-day-programs-add-pressure-on-families-supporting-people-with-autism Lauren Bavis /news/2020-02-13/ohio-medical-board-again-considering-medical-marijuana-for-anxiety-and-autism An Ohio State Medical Board committee will once again consider anxiety and autism spectrum disorder as qualifying conditions for prescribing medical鈥� Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:35:54 GMT /news/2020-02-13/ohio-medical-board-again-considering-medical-marijuana-for-anxiety-and-autism Jo Ingles /news-partners/2020-01-03/andrew-yang-puts-autism-in-the-spotlight-but-policy-questions-linger Yang has a son on the autism spectrum and has been talking openly about the disability. But critics say his proposals lack policy heft and specificity. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:01:05 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-03/andrew-yang-puts-autism-in-the-spotlight-but-policy-questions-linger Juana Summers /news/2019-09-12/ohio-medical-board-rejects-medical-marijuana-for-anxiety-and-autism The state Medical Board has voted to reject petitions seeking to add anxiety and autism spectrum disorders as qualifying conditions for physicians to鈥� Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:16:18 GMT /news/2019-09-12/ohio-medical-board-rejects-medical-marijuana-for-anxiety-and-autism Associated Press /news-partners/2019-09-10/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. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:15:41 GMT /news-partners/2019-09-10/nfl-season-kicks-off-with-refuges-for-fans-with-sensory-needs-to-take-a-timeout Amy Held /news/2019-08-15/ohio-committee-rejects-medical-marijuana-for-anxiety-and-autism An Ohio Medical Board committee has decided not to recommend adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the state's list of qualifying conditions for鈥� Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:15:56 GMT /news/2019-08-15/ohio-committee-rejects-medical-marijuana-for-anxiety-and-autism Associated Press