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Kristin Knight says her son's teacher slapped him across the face. (credit: CBS)

Mother Of 4-Year-Old Special Needs Student Alleges Teacher Slapped Her Child

The mother of a 4-year-old special needs student is suing the LAUSD alleging a teacher slapped her child in the face.

2013/05/22

Mother Of Slain Special Needs Teen Mourns, Speaks Out

Patrick Caruthers, 19, was gunned down — in broad daylight — while he was sitting at a picnic table in South Los Angeles last month.

2012/10/26

Social Network Connects Kids, Teens With Special Needs

Children and teenagers with special needs have a quick and easy way to connect with each other, thanks to a social networking website.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/19

Garden Teaches Special Needs Students About Health, Teamwork

Special needs kids in Northridge planted seeds and built garden boxes on Friday to raise awareness for childhood obesity.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/18

Police Offer $50K Reward To Find Killer Of South LA Special Needs Teen

Police offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot and killed a teenager with special needs in South Los Angeles on Tuesday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/27

Special Needs Volunteer, 19, Gunned Down In South LA Park

A 19-year-old with special needs was gunned down Tuesday while he was sitting on a park bench in South Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/25

Stephanie's Day, a resource fair to help inform and connect families of children with special needs, was held Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Studio City. (credit: Erik Oginski/CBS)

1st Southern California ‘Stephanie’s Day’ Brightens, Enlightens

The CBS Radford lot was filled to capacity Saturday with scores of smiling kids, families, supporters and organizations all taking part in the first-ever “Stephanie’s Day” in Southern California.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/13

Stephanie’s Day Joining Resources With Families With Special Needs Children

This weekend Southern California families with autistic and special needs children are invited to share their experiences at the CBS lot in Studio City.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/12

Program Uses Tennis To Help Kids, Teens With Autism

A program is making a difference for kids and teens with special needs by getting them out on a tennis court. It is called ACEing Autism.

2011/08/11

Program Helps Adults With Special Needs Learn Skills, Find Work

There are lots of programs available for kids with autism and special needs, but many times when they grow up and are ready for a job, options can seem limited. But one program is changing that.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/10

Stephanie’s Story

Steve Mauldin is the President and General Manager of CBS2/KCAL9, but first and foremost he is a dad and one of the biggest joys in his life is his daughter Stephanie.

2011/08/08

Best Tips For Special Needs Families In Los Angeles

In a city like Los Angeles that is blessed with exceptionally good weather it is really nice to know that there are many places that offer facilities that cater to the physical challenges of special needs families.

CBS Los Angeles–2010/08/27