Autism

A person with autism is five times more likely to have an interaction with a police officer, and not because they’re more likely to commit a crime.An internationally known autism educator visited the Northwoods this week to help make sure those interactions with first responders go as smoothly as possible.

Islands of Brilliance is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that teaches children and young adults on the autism spectrum creative skills.This August, it’s offering three free animation workshops in the Northwoods.

Support organizations hope Wisconsin communities do more to make individuals feel welcome, including adults on the spectrum

This February, new creative programming for neurodivergent teens and young adults is coming to the Tomahawk Public Library and the Wausau Center for the Visual Arts.

Project Lifesaver provides wristband transmitters to people with autism or dementia who are prone to wander off. It also trains local law enforcement on how to interact with people who have cognitive disabilities.

Hiring people with autism is the focus of an interactive Lunch 'N Learn event Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m. in Eagle River, sponsored by Vilas County…

MINOCQUA – The Lakeland school board of education Monday put its proposed 2018-19 budget on hold until it gets some clarification on soaring pre-opening…

The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has been going up over the years.Locally, there is a center in the Northwoods that aims to…

MINOCQUA – The proposed charter school for students with autism at Lakeland Union High School advanced another step Monday with the school board’s…

MINOCQUA – A three-year commitment to host two charter schools for those living with autism in 7th-12th grades will cost Lakeland area schools $2.1…