Neither autism nor tragedy will stop Penn Hills man from saving lives
John Mitchell is ‘a special duck.’ Leaving the nest did not go smoothly, but he’s poised to be a paramedic — for starters.
John Mitchell is ‘a special duck.’ Leaving the nest did not go smoothly, but he’s poised to be a paramedic — for starters.
Dr. Devon Ramaeker, who treats women with some of the highest-risk pregnancies in western Pennsylvania, has advice for those who are concerned about a possible link between acetaminophen and autism.
Two state lawmakers in the commonwealth, both Democrats, are openly autistic. They have decried the administration’s approach to addressing the developmental disorder. “To weaponize autism research for political purposes is inappropriate and offensive.”
President Donald Trump used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven and in some cases discredited ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism as his administration announced a wide-ranging effort to study the causes of the complex brain disorder.
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, sell it and donate the profits to various causes.That's at least what 13-year-old Millcreek Township resident Aaron Kehl has done since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania resident Thomas Reilly is high-functioning autistic and relies on Medicaid for health insurance and other benefits, including the provision of a Direct Support Professional (DSP), John Deboard.
Deboard supports Thomas in daily life tasks, including grocery shopping, laundry, and going to the gym.
Thomas’ benefits could be at risk if President Trump’s budget bill is signed into law, and so could John’s job.
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