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Monty Hernandez was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Now 12 years old, he’s making history by graduating high school and getting accepted into college.
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Monty Hernandez was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Now 12 years old, he’s making history by graduating high school and getting accepted into college.
Classified for years as "intellectually disabled," a young man's education, and later success, took a dramatic turn thanks to one teacher's thoughtful instruction.
Of auticon's 300 employees, more than 200 are on the autism spectrum — a rare ratio for a U.S. company.
Santa knows how to interact with kids who have autism – and he wants them to know he cares.
For some children with autism, trick-or-treating could be overwhelming, but blue pumpkins will let others know they are trying to enjoy the day
"Lil Daniel X" is now waiting for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus to come by and sing with him
It was an unusual outburst for a classical music concert: an audience member shouted out "Wow!" at the very end of Mozart's "Masonic Funeral Music," performed by the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston. The group's president and CEO, David Snead, was determined to find out who had broken audience protocol in such a forthright way. The answer to his query proved very surprising, as Steve Hartman discovered.
The boy's father said special-needs teachers should know how to respond to his non-verbal son's behavior
Kodi Lee, 22, received a standing ovation from everyone and earned a trip to the show's final
Earlier diagnosis could also mean earlier intervention
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics suggests children could be diagnosed as early as 14 months. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest research. Autism is a spectrum disorder that may affect social skills, behavior and communication.
According to surveys, about half of children with autism were reported to wander
Advocates hope to lower the age of autism diagnosis in the U.S., because early intervention can help kids
Cobey Thomas is 6'10'', 200 pounds and loves swinging – but he can't use any old swing set
Amazon joins Facebook in trying to crack down on the spread of misinformation about vaccines
A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine is one of the largest yet to show there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Dr. Sophia Jan, division chief for general pediatrics at Cohen Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, joined CBSN to discuss the study.
This woman with autism was once non-verbal – now she's a practicing lawyer, who spoke at her law school graduation.
Watch the sweet moment a high school student with autism realized his classmates just elected him homecoming king.
This 15-year-old boy with autism won a lifetime supply of his favorite peanut butter and now he's sharing his stash with furloughed workers.
If the partial government shutdown doesn't end today, some 800,000 federal workers will miss another paycheck on Friday. The shutdown began 32 days ago. One federal worker in Illinois says his family has been dipping into their savings to pay for their son’s medical needs, but they’ll soon run out of resources. Major Garrett reports.
The largest genetic study of autism in the country is underway. The project's mission is to enroll 50,000 families, speeding up research and finding genetic links to autism. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Five-year-old Layla Lester, who has autism, loves princesses. When Layla spotted Olivia Spark in Akron Falls Park, posing for her wedding day photos, Layla was sure she was Cinderella. The two formed an immediate, special bond. Steve Hartman has their story "On The Road."
Lubek Jastrzebski and Nancy Nemhauser, of Mount Dora, Fla., noticed their autistic son, Chip, kept opening the same art book and turning to the same page: Van Gogh's "The Starry Night." They were inspired to paint a mural on their house based on the masterpiece. But could a city housing ordinance against graffiti defeat such ambitious artistic expression? Steve Hartman reports.
More and more companies are recruiting workers on the autism spectrum, changing the face of workplace diversity and bringing valuable skills to bear
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. (Originally broadcast on February 11, 2018.)
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as a thick haze continues its takeover of eastern U.S. skies.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in the northeastern U.S.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is being hospitalized for the second time this year. This time, it's for intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old pontiff was expected to be put under general anesthesia and remain in the hospital for several days. Chris Livesay reports.
Wildfires in Canada are affecting tens of millions of Americans in parts of the Eastern U.S. Millions are under air quality alerts. Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams has the latest.
Berberine is the latest supplement craze, gaining attention on social media as a "natural" weight loss option. Here's what to know, according to experts.
Burnout among doctors is a long-standing concern that health systems have become more focused on as they try to stop doctors from quitting or retiring early.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
A new study is showing yet another way artificial intelligence is entering the medical field. This time, researchers found AI algorithms improved on existing practices for predicting breast cancer risk.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
A federal jury last week found Gregory Lee Rodvelt, 71, guilty of assaulting a federal officer and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
House Freedom Caucus members are holding up legislative business in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal with President Biden.
The World Cup champion tells Spanish media he plans to sign a contract with Inter Miami of MLS.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
Park Hotels & Resorts said it is pulling out of two downtown hotels due to "concerns over street conditions" and other challenges.
The conservative host, who was ousted from Fox News in April, railed against the media and touched on conspiracy theories.
Embattled executive is leaving after only one year following series of missteps and declining employee morale.
House Freedom Caucus members are holding up legislative business in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal with President Biden.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito were granted extensions to file their 2022 financial disclosure reports.
In addition to the Washington, D.C., grand jury that has been investigating Trump's retention of classified records after his presidency, a Florida grand jury has been impaneled.
The Justice Department said Peter Moloney sprayed the chemicals "in the direction of police officers' faces and bodies" amid the mob.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer is moving forward with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as a thick haze continues its takeover of eastern U.S. skies.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in the northeastern U.S.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is being hospitalized for the second time this year. This time, it's for intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old pontiff was expected to be put under general anesthesia and remain in the hospital for several days. Chris Livesay reports.
Wildfires in Canada are affecting tens of millions of Americans in parts of the Eastern U.S. Millions are under air quality alerts. Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams has the latest.
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
The Jalisco cartel, known by its initials as the CJNG, is famous for its ruthless treatment of supposed traitors, informants or turncoats.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Harry has told the court he's determined to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Harry has told the court he's determined to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
Director and screenwriter Steven Caple Jr. sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to discuss directing "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."
Poet and author Amanda Gorman joins "CBS Mornings" for her first interview since her poem and book, "The Hill We Climb," was restricted by a Florida elementary school. She shares her initial reaction to the ban, why she believes restricting books keeps history from children and how she got involved in a book-ban giveaway event.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor announced in 2020 that her breast cancer had returned as stage 4.
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
A new study claims that artificial intelligence is more accurate at predicting a patient's cancer risk than traditional methods. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how the emerging technology could help breast cancer diagnoses.
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Authorities have urged people to do whatever they can to stop the invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly from spreading.
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
A federal jury last week found Gregory Lee Rodvelt, 71, guilty of assaulting a federal officer and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
The Jalisco cartel, known by its initials as the CJNG, is famous for its ruthless treatment of supposed traitors, informants or turncoats.
Talija Campbell said she called 911 when her husband texted his location and a photo of a man sitting next to him in his car.
The mayor of Redmond, Oregon says the sign had "intimidating language." Police are probing the incident as a possible hate crime.
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
See the details of the bizarre case.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
The Tribeca Film Festival begins Wednesday in New York City, where more than 130,000 people are expected to attend. Robert De Niro, the festival's co-founder, offered advice to new directors featured in the 12-day event. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak have more.
Prince Harry will make an appearance in court Tuesday as he sues one of Britain's tabloid newspapers for phone hacking and illegal intrusion into his private life. The publisher admits phone hacking once took place at its newspapers but denies that the Duke of Sussex was ever a target. Holly Williams spoke with media lawyer Matthew Gill about what Harry hoped to achieve by taking the very public case to trial.
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south, causing dangerous conditions. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Weill Cornell Medical professor Dr. Jay Varma discuss the worsening conditions.
Inside the mind of murderer Mark Twitchell. Newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts reports Saturday, June 10 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.