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Belonging

Recent UVU graduate diagnosed as autistic shares her story

By Lauren Willardson
May 09, 2024 12:00 AM
Tia Young, a 23-year-old UVU graduate of Orem, is working to improve the world’s perception and acceptance of autism. Young shared her experiences being diagnosed as autistic at 21 years old and learning to advocate for autism in all varieties.
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Business

Walmart makes changes for a more sensory-friendly environment

By Zoe Cook
November 20, 2023 12:00 AM
After running successful pilot programs, Walmart has made sensory-friendly hours an official practice. These hours are meant to make Walmart a less overwhelming place for those who struggle with sensory overload. This change began Sept. 10.
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Art

Acting on the spectrum: Utah director creates opportunities for neurodivergence in film

By Belle Lewis
November 09, 2023 12:00 AM
Ogres, like people, know not to settle for a mediocre chicken sandwich. Unlike humans, they may take a quest beyond the walls of their chain chicken store and into the great unknown to locate the ingredients for a superior sandwich.
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Campus News

BYU research highlights the importance of parent intervention for children with autism

By James Hoopes
September 22, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU research recently found that kids with autism spectrum disorder have better outcomes when parents are equipped to intervene at home.
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Campus News

Finding joy in the little things: BYU student makes autism shine

By Maddie Christensen
November 18, 2020 12:00 AM
Natalia Poland burst into tears when she tore away the wrapping paper and saw the brand-new KitchenAid.
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Local

University Place hosts Quiet Santa event for children with sensory sensitivity

By Karina Andrew
December 12, 2019 12:00 AM
University Place and the UVU Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism partnered to create a low-sensory Christmas experience that kids with a wide range of needs could enjoy.
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Good in the Universe

Caretaking facilitates growth, appreciation

By Camille Baker
November 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Lesli Pennock has provided full-time care to her husband since he had a stroke January 2015. (Lesli Pennock)
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Healthy Living

Autistic students offer unique perspectives at BYU

By Alicia Matsuura
May 10, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU student Ashley Lewis, who is on the autism spectrum, said she hopes others with autism learn that it's OK to be themselves. (Ari Davis)
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Life

Provo councilwoman Kim Santiago finds strength in challenges

By Alyssa Ledoux
May 09, 2017 12:00 AM
Kim Santiago has been serving on the Provo City Council since 2014. She is currently the only woman on the council. (Kim Santiago)
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Healthy Living

BYU's Autism Connect team finds aggression linked with autism

By Maddy French
March 08, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU assistant professor Terisa Gabrielsen (center) and graduate student Haley Thomas (right) conduct a CAT scan to understand how brain stem volume and autism correspond. (Brad Slade)
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State

Utah State Office of Education revises seclusion and restraint rules

By Megan Kennedy
May 22, 2015 12:00 AM
The Utah State Office of Education has revised its rules on the use of seclusion or restraint of special education students for disciplinary purposes.
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Healthy Living

BYU autism research study reaches out to local community

By Alyssa Blake
February 05, 2015 12:00 AM
A BYU research team is seeking new ways to teach social skills to individuals with autism.
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Local

Children's museum reaches out with Autism Family Night exhibit

By Adam Mears
January 21, 2014 12:00 AM
The Discovery Gateway children's museum located in Salt Lake City. (Courtesy of Discovery Gateway children's museum)
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Local

Touch technology gives autistic children a voice

September 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The iPad's touch technology allows autistic children to communicate in new and more effective ways.On Aug. 29, the Carmen B. Pingree Center for Children with Autism received a donation of 45 brand-new iPads for students.
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Life

BYU-Grad Nominated for Nebula Award

By Amberly Asay
March 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Futuristic books have grown more popular in past years. With the re-showing of 'Star Wars' in 3D, the release of 'The Hunger Games' and other science fiction books being on the top 10 list, many are looking to these books to explore and discuss potential problems.
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Campus

Autism funding bill passes Utah legislative committee

By Liesl Hansen
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By: Liesel Hansen
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