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LA Police Search For Missing 17-Year-Old Boy With Autism

Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old boy with autism who ran away Monday while shopping with his family in the Westlake district.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

Armen Duran, 12, has won a magazine cover art contest. (credit: CBS)

12-Year-Old Rosemead Boy With Autism Recognized For Artistic Achievement

A 12-year-old Rosemead boy with autism is using art for therapy.

2013/05/16

Special Needs Network To Hold Events For Autism Awareness Month

President and Co-Founder of Special Needs Network, Areva Martin, Esq. stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to discuss the company’s upcoming events for Autism Awareness Month.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/03

Autistic Adults Can Get Exercise And Learn Music At Same Time With New ‘Conductor-size’ Program

Adults with autism are getting exercise and learning music at the same time with a new program instructed by a music conductor.

2013/04/02

Boyz II Men Fame, Wife Reaching Out To Other Families Affected By Autism

Shawn Stockman, of the R&B group Boyz II Men, and his wife have worked hard to reach out to other families affected by autism through their non-profit organization Micah’s Voice.

2013/04/02

Mom Sickened After She Claims Hidden Cameras Captured Caregivers Physically Abuse 31-Year-Old Autistic Son

A mother is devastated after she said hidden cameras captured caregivers of a Mission Hills-based autistic services organization physically abuse her 31-year-old disabled son.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/18

Children With Autism Take Part In LA Tennis Challenge

A night of exhibition tennis featuring the No. 1 player in the world, Novak Djokavic, provided more than athletic entertainment — It fulfilled the wishes of children who struggle with autism.

2013/03/04

We Rock The Spectrum is hoping to open in Studio City. (credit: Werockthespectrumkidsgym.com)

Mom’s Dream Of Opening Kids’ Gym Turning Into Nightmare

A mother says her dream of opening a fun gym for all kids has turned into a nightmare.

2013/02/24

Man Rollerblades Across The Country To Raise Awareness For Autism

A New York man with Asperger’s syndrome is rollerblading across the country to spread awareness for autism.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/04

Christian Anderson will help Governor Brown light the state capitol Christmas tree next week. (credit: CBS)

OC Boy, 10, Chosen To Light State Capitol Christmas Tree

If energy is a factor, it’s clear to see why a 10-year-old Costa Mesa boy was chosen to help Governor Brown light the state capitol Christmas tree next week.

2012/11/29

USC Researchers Link Autism With Breathing Air Pollution

USC researchers say they have evidence that links autism with breathing air pollution.

2012/11/26

Missing 10-Year-Old Boy With Autism Found Safe And Sound

A search was suspended Friday after authorities located a missing 10-year-old Korean boy with autism in downtown Los Angeles.

2012/11/23

Mom Claims Severely Autistic Son Left Alone On Bus For Hours

The mother of a 15-year-old severely autistic student claims her son was left alone on a school bus for six hours in Anaheim.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/06

Steve Mauldin and his daughter Stephanie meet the press. (credit: CBS)

CBS2/KCAL9 President Honored With ACTivist Award From Autism Group

CBS2/KCAL9 President and General Manager Steve Mauldin was honored Saturday evening with the ACTivist Award at ACT Today!’s 7th annual Denim & Diamonds autism fundraiser in Malibu.

2012/11/03

ACT Today! To Hold 7th Annual Denim And Diamonds For Autism Event

Executive Director of ACT Today!, Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, and 2012 ACTivist Honoree, actor Joe Mantegna stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to promote the 7th Annual Denim and Diamonds for Autism event!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/01