Missing teen with autism found safe after volunteers, homeless woman help

Thief River Falls boy defies autism diagnosis with help from dedicated healthcare team

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — When Nolan Hunt was diagnosed with autism at 18 months, doctors warned his mother he might never speak. But nearly a decade later, the 10-year-old has defied expectations, chatting about everything from his favorite toys to his dream of becoming a YouTuber. His mother, Kendra Hunt, remembers the uncertainty she felt when she first received his diagnosis. "Felt like I was losing my child at that point, and I wanted to …

Missing teen with autism found safe after volunteers, homeless woman help

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FBI assisting with search for missing autistic Cranston woman

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the agency was assisting in the search for an autistic Cranston woman who had been reported missing since March 19. Cranston police said Linda Delomba was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black sweater, and a tan purse near North Clarendon Street. Police described her as a dark-skinned woman who is 4’11” and 100 pounds, with black curly hair. Anyone with informati…

MISSING TEEN: Timmeneshia Elizabeth Brown

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Timmeneshia Elizabeth Brown, of Gray.  The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division was made aware of the incident around 12:30 Pm on Wednesday, March 19th, when Brown’s family reported that she left her residence on Tuesday night.  Authorities learned that Brown left the residence without her cellular phone, and was last seen getting into a 4…

Unmasking the battle: Autism vs. school districts

Photo Courtesy: Aim Higher ABA For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ensuring their child’s educational needs are met often presents significant challenges on school campuses. Despite their goal to provide guidance and ease in their children’s lives, navigating support systems can be daunting.  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, autism is defined as a neurological and developmental disorder that affects …

Dealing with social isolation during this pandemic is no easy task, and there are those who have it worse than others. Hayden is a 4-year-old boy with non-verbal autism who has interrupted his routine because of this health crisis and was very overwhelmed by everything. But now he has a new friend to rest easy on. This new companion is Marley, a golden retriever puppy who will accompany him in these difficult days. Most impressive of all was the…