The world’s largest autism fundraising event celebrated a local version along the downtown waterfront to support the mission of Autism Speaks. The sensory-friendly and family-family event attracted more than 3,000 participants. ‘Knowing you have the
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Parents and children enjoy art on display at the Delray Beach Public Library. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Lucy Lazarony
It’s “out with the old and in with the new” at the Delray Beach Public Library, where a space on the first floor — once home
Music therapist Howard Sherman demonstrates a Q-chord digital guitar
with students (l-r) Barbara Kennedy, Jill Gray, Cathy McCormick and Karen Martin.
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By Lona O'Connor
A curious shopper follows Howard Sherman into a
John and Gail Field built the We Rock the Spectrum gym in Boca Raton three years ago
as a place for their son, Jayson, and other autistic children, but it’s open to all.
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By Janis Fontaine
John and Gail Field didn’t set out to b
Suncoast Community High School Culinary Club, Burger Fi and Autism Speaks joined forces to create an afternoon to break down social barriers and foster friendships between teens and those with autism and autism-related disorders — all while creating
After seeing a Letter to the Editor in The Coastal Star, Sandy Roder hosted an ‘iPads for Autism’ fundraiser at her Manalapan home on Jan. 24. More than 30 guests attended, raising $10,000 for the autism program at Lantana Middle School. Pictured (l-
Daniel Young plays violin for students of the Renaissance Learning Center, a charter school for children with autism spectrum disorders in West Palm Beach. Photo by Jerry Lower
By Liz Best
If music makes the man, Daniel Young is headed for one doozy
