California auto racing prodigy uses car to help kids with autism
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
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Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
In their new book, authors and moms Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello and Adrian Wood reflect on raising their three sons with autism, offering insight into the challenges, triumphs and deep bond of friendship that helped carry them through.
From the rural farmlands of Minnesota to the concrete jungle of New York City, we're sharing the stories of the local heroes who are ensuring that their communities are taken care of. We begin in Kansas where much of our food is grown, but these small towns are working against becoming food deserts. We also introduce you to the team that is restoring the oyster population in Maryland. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America."
When a mother who was desperate to show her son that people care and life can be joyful put out a small request on social media, hundreds of muscle car drivers heeded the call.
When a mother desperate to show her 10-year-old son that people care and life can be joyful put out a small request on social media, hundreds of muscle car drivers heeded the call. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
After 2-year-old Mason Connor was diagnosed with autism, his parents turn to an off-label drug being studied for its potential to help some kids improve their ability to speak. Dr. Celine Gounder has details.
"Autism detox" treatments, which include minerals like zeolite, are rising in popularity for promising to treat or reverse the diagnosis. Experts warn there is no science behind these claims.
Misinformation about "autism detox treatments," which claim to remove toxins and heavy metals from the bloodstream, is circulating online. These products, often made from zeolite, are unapproved by the FDA and can pose serious health risks. Dr. Alycia Halladay of the Autism Science Foundation discusses the dangers and myths surrounding these treatments.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is on Capitol Hill to garner support from senators ahead of his confirmation process. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
About one in every 36 children is diagnosed with a form of autism. A New York facility is seeing success in treating some of the most profound cases — and providing a welcome home for teens and adults who may not have many other options.
Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
A swim instructor, certified to teach kids with special needs, is aiming to help Minnesota families through virtual trainings.
As autism rates steadily increase, clinical psychologist Cynthia Martin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share tips on opening supportive conversations with family and friends about autism spectrum disorder.
Texas lawmakers did not hear testimony from Robert Roberson Monday. The death row inmate was expected to testify at a Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hearing just days after his execution was halted. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
Climate scientists on 2020’s wildfires and storms; Then, companies seek out potential employees with autism; And, Jerry Seinfeld: The 2020 60 Minutes Interview.
Twenty-year-old Jacob Rock is a non-verbal young man with autism who quietly composed an entire six-movement symphony in his head. After struggling to communicate for much of his life, he learned how to share his ideas via an iPad app with musician Rob Laufer. The two created the symphony "Unforgettable Sunrise," which was premiered last year by a 55-piece orchestra from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Rock and Laufer, and with Jacob's father, Paul, about a remarkable musical odyssey.
Bradley Klose's family said the teen left his cellphone and wallet in his locker after work and that was unusual.
Devin Gardner and his 12-year-old stepson Jordan were driving from Oklahoma to Alabama when they crashed, leaving Gardner unconscious. Jordan, who has a speech impediment and autism, came to his stepdad's rescue.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
A barber in Nutley, New Jersey, specializes in giving haircuts to adults with autism, sensory issues and other developmental disabilities. His services are so sought after, some of his clientele even fly in from out of state.
A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
In 2020, Anderson Cooper reported on companies seeking out potential employees with autism, and the employment opportunities being made available to people on the autism spectrum.
Cafe Joyeux in New York City is on a mission to hire and train people with autism, many of whom often have trouble getting jobs. Nikki Battiste has the story.