Malden Police Officer's Small Gesture Makes Big Difference For Young Boy
It only took 15 minutes, but a small gesture from a Malden police officer was an unexpected Christmas gift for a little boy with autism who was having a very bad day.
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It only took 15 minutes, but a small gesture from a Malden police officer was an unexpected Christmas gift for a little boy with autism who was having a very bad day.
Cambridge-based entrepreneur-scientist Ned Sahin and his team have been developing programs for Google Glass that build skills of kids with autism.
The autism-friendly performance of "The Lion King" is for people on the autism spectrum who often can't handle the high sensory output of a show.
A special performance of The Lion King is aimed to create a "judgment free" environment for people with autism.
A 3-year-old boy with autism was left on a school bus after camp.
Teresa Carrington of Lynn claims her 37-year-old son with autism was severely beaten back in March by a worker at the home, which is run by the May Institute.
Shining A Light On Autism.
A Massachusetts task force investigating the status of students in higher education with intellectual disabilities will release a report Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control now estimates that 1 in 68 children may have some form of autism.
A Cambridge police officer recruited cops from 10 departments across the state to help Logan Pearson celebrate his birthday complete with a police escort to the party.
When there's a fire in the home of a child with autism it poses special challenges for parents and caregivers.
He has had 11 birthdays and his family says no one has ever really paid attention. Until now.
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A chance meeting with Mayor Menino changed a Roslindale family's life forever.
The study from Harvard School of Public Health published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says women who experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse as children are more likely to have a child with autism than women who were not abused.
A Time For Mourning.
Across the country this weekend, people will walk to raise money and awareness for autism research.
After spending nearly five weeks on a Boston Celtics mosaic, 48 autistic students at the Joseph Lee School in Dorchester got to present their special gift to the team on Wednesday.
Someone at the school pulled a boy's tooth out after his teacher said he was distracted by it. That person ended up pulling out the wrong tooth.
A local researcher may have found a way to unlock the mysteries of autism in just minutes.
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren has chosen a charity seeking treatments for autism to receive a donation from Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown under an agreement the two signed to discourage outside political ads.
A 10-year-old autistic boy is safe thanks to his fast-acting principal who saved him from a river in Rochester.
The city of Boston is launching a new program that will help track down lost children and adults with special needs.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The federal government is on the verge of another shutdown and, if it happens, it will have an impact in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts.
Two men who suffered cardiac arrests in the last month had the chance to thank the Stoughton Police officers who saved their lives.
There is snow in the weather forecast for Boston and parts of Massachusetts Friday and it could stick around awhile.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
There is snow in the weather forecast for Boston and parts of Massachusetts Friday and it could stick around awhile.
The federal government is on the verge of another shutdown and, if it happens, it will have an impact in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts.
Two men who suffered cardiac arrests in the last month had the chance to thank the Stoughton Police officers who saved their lives.
A Stoneham grandmother injured in a hit and run crash two months ago is still struggling with debilitating injuries while police search for the driver.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
Both Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown were furious with the officiating in Thursday night's Boston Celtics loss to the Chicago Bulls
Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins.
Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points and the Chicago Bulls used a fourth-quarter flurry to hold off the Boston Celtics 117-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a home-and-home set.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.