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How technology helped a nonspeaking autistic woman find her voice
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
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Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
On World Autism Day, which is observed April 2, a family is speaking out about their struggle to get a diagnosis. A doctor explains why this can be particularly challenging for young girls.
Arts, Beats & Eats celebrates its tenth year of "Family Days," which opens the festival gates an hour early for families that have children with autism.
On Wednesday, dozens of students with special needs gathered for a "Be Your Own Chef" event at Dearborn High School.
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
For the second year in a row, nearly 100 students with special needs attended prom in honor of one of their late classmates.
Blue Hands United brings the community together with special needs basketball game at Fordson High School in Dearborn on Wednesday.
In many ways, Lauren Stevens has grown up like most girls her age. Having fun, being creative expressing herself, and enjoying life.
A new early intervention autism spectrum disorder therapy is popping up around Michigan for young children.
The activity-packed event took place at Play-Place Autism and Special Needs Center.
Ibrahim Hamed lives in Dearborn, and loves visiting his grandparents in Cleveland without his mom, but make no mistake about it, he is not your average 23-year-old.
University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills.
A special "Michigan Matters" episode airing this Sunday (7:30 am on CBS 62) highlights the power of the human spirit and overcoming long odds as Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Concordia University Football Coach Roscoe Cummings and Motivational Speaker Raun Kaufman.
These Are The Unspoken Rules Of A Secretive Group Peddling A Shocking And Dangerous Autism Treatment.
Dr. Oz launches an undercover investigation and speaks to a mom who helped expose the dark world of fake autism cures.
Meet The Moms Who Went Undercover And Infiltrated A Secretive Group Advertising A Shocking And Dangerous Autism Treatment.
Fake Cures Exposed: Parents Are Poisoning Their Children With Bleach To Cure Autism
Tucked away in the quiet English countryside on more than 47 acres, GW Pharmaceuticals is doing something no other drug company can do: produce the only cannabis-based medication ever approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Come out and join CBS 62 as we, once again, team up with our friends at Autism Speaks to Walk Now for Autism Speaks – and support autism research and awareness!
It's All About Family Environment, Connecting, Acceptance and Support
Fraud charges have been filed against a woman who worked for Centria Healthcare, the largest provider of autism therapy in Michigan.
Come out and join CBS 62 as we, once again, team up with our friends at Autism Speaks to Walk Now for Autism Speaks – and support autism research and awareness!
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released flood maps for Wayne County residents and business owners to review.
Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod Hart has stepped down from his role amid conflict with city council members, Mayor Bill Bazzi announced Wednesday.
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.
Michael Jackson-Bolanos is charged in connection to stabbing Woll to death at her home in Detroit in October 2023.
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.
Students who paid to attend a fake university created by Homeland Security agents can sue the government, a court ruled last week.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings schedule has been released, detailing the 82 games the team will play this season.
Patrick Kane re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food. Delta Flight 136 was diverted to New York's JFK airport due to the issue, a Delta spokesperson confirmed.
Every summer, there are reports across the country about rising violence, and the Fourth of July can be particularly violent, according to the Gun Violence Archive. But advocates say what's often overlooked in those statistics is domestic abuse. Ashley Sonnenfield, vice president of The Butterfly Collective, joined CBS News to discuss the organization's fundraiser.
Michigan Auto Law released the state's 20 most dangerous intersections in 2023. The law firm tracks the number of car crashes at intersections throughout the state. Data shows that 18 of those intersections are in Southeast Michigan, and five of them are roundabouts.
Temperatures jump, and humidity rises for the holiday before our next storm chance arrives on Friday.
Ferndale police are investigating multiple reports of residents being struck by air-soft BB guns by a passing vehicle.