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Service dogs sit in autistic kids' laps to calm them at the dentist
These service dogs don't mind the dentist, and now they're helping autistic kids fear it less by sitting in their laps during teeth cleanings.
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Boy overcomes autism to build Titanic replica
Despite "titanic" challenges, the teen built a record-breaking replica; now, he's building a better world
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Could new drug make a difference for kids with autism?
Researchers are studying whether a first-of-its-kind drug can help with symptoms of autism
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Hiring autistic workers
Nearly three years ago, when tech giant Microsoft announced that it was starting a pilot program to hire autistic workers, they received more than 700 resumes within a few weeks. German software maker SAP has instituted a program to bring people with autism into its workforce worldwide, and other companies are following suit. By all accounts, giving those on the spectrum an opportunity to use their talents productively has been a tremendous success. Lee Cowan looks at the changing face of workplace diversity.
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The growing acceptance of autism in the workplace
More and more companies are recruiting workers on the autism spectrum, changing the face of workplace diversity and bringing valuable skills to bear
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Students with autism make music with iPads
For years Adam Goldberg, a classical pianist who teaches music at a school in Queens, New York, struggled to break through to his students who have serious learning disabilities, such as autism, until he started using instruments virtually anyone can play: an iPad. The P177Q iPad Band is more than just a musical collective; the experience has helped students speak and communicate who never had before. Tracy Smith reports.
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Family of autistic teen tackled by cop calls for change
An autistic teenager in Arizona is speaking out about a confrontation with a police officer that left him with multiple cuts and bruises. The 21-minute encounter was caught on the officer's body camera. The cop tackled the boy after mistaking his mannerisms for signs of drug use. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits "Sesame Street" for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism
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How "Sesame Street" created Julia, the new Muppet with autism
This spring, "Sesame Street" introduced a Muppet on the spectrum. Go behind the scenes with 60 Minutes to see how the show's first character with autism was developed
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Autistic man's family sues over Florida police shooting
The police interrogation of Arnaldo Soto was released Monday, nearly a year after he was transported in handcuffs to the North Miami Police Department.
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Parents build mini Blockbuster for son with autism
When the 20-year-old's family found out his beloved store was closing, they gave him his very own movie section
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Autism linked to many other health issues
“We now know, beyond doubt, that for many people, autism is a whole-body disorder"
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Kids with autism face other health problems
An estimated 1 in 68 American children is on the autism spectrum, and experts say many of them have a range of other medical problems to deal with, too. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Student with autism handcuffed, escorted off campus
Luanne Haygood filmed a disturbing moment when two school resource officers arrested her 10-year-old son who has autism because of an outstanding warrant stemming from an assault on one of his teachers.
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New "Sesame Street" Muppet Julia brings viewers to tears
Tears were flowing all around as "Sesame Street's" newest Muppet, the show's first character with autism, debuted on 60 Minutes
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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits the "Sesame Street" set for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism. Lesley Stahl reports.
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New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits "Sesame Street" for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism
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Building Julia, the first Muppet with autism
60 Minutes goes to the Jim Henson Workshop, the place where Muppets are born, to see how "Sesame Street" created a Muppet with autism
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The real-life mother and son behind a Muppet with autism
Puppeteer Stacey Gordon, whose son has autism, feels she was destined to play Julia, "Sesame Street's" first character with autism
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Explaining autism to kids
"We're all different." Sesame Workshop's Senior Vice President for Curriculum and Content talks about scripting the first episode about autism
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Experimental autism blood test for kids looks promising
Test was nearly 98 percent accurate in kids ages 3 to 10, early study showed
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Can infant brain imaging help autism diagnosis?
New research suggests doctors may eventually be able to predict autism at an age when treatment is more effective. It means the diagnosis may be possible in the first year of life, instead of the current range of two to four years. Researchers performed brain scans on babies considered high-risk because they have an older sibling with the disorder. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
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In study, brain scans help predict autism in babies
Researchers say the experimental findings could lead to a new method to diagnose infants earlier, when intervention is key
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Autistic girl's angelic singing voice stuns the world
A 10-year-old autistic girl from Northern Ireland is stunning the world with her incredible singing voice. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the sound from the amazing young artist.
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Girl with autism stuns with "Hallelujah" performance
This is one rendition of "Hallelujah" worth your attention
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Service dogs sit in autistic kids' laps to calm them at the dentist
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Autistic boy overcomes obstacles to build largest Lego replica of the Titanic
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Hiring autistic workers
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Students with autism make music with iPads
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Family of autistic teen tackled by cop calls for change
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Newest "Sesame Street" Muppet has autism: Meet Julia
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Autistic man's family sues over Florida police shooting
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Kids with autism face other health problems
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Student with autism handcuffed, escorted off campus
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Newest "Sesame Street" Muppet has autism: Meet Julia
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Can infant brain imaging help autism diagnosis?
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Brain scans might help predict autism in babies before symptoms appear
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Autistic girl's angelic singing voice stuns the world
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Defying expectations, people with autism embrace sports
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An autistic boy and his service dog
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