A 7-year-old boy with autism was handcuffed and held on the floor by a school resource officer for 40 minutes

A lawsuit filed by the boy's mother accuses former Statesville Police Department officer Michael Fattaleh of "unreasonable use of force." ...
WLTX19

7-year-old boy found dead after three days of search efforts, deputies say

ASHEBORO, N.C. — Deputies said a 7-year-old boy with special needs was found dead after three days of search efforts. Deputies confirmed Tuesday that the body of Liam King was found shortly after 10 a ...
WECT

Missing 7-year-old with autism found dead, deputies say

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - The body of a 7-year-old believed to be nonverbal was found by searchers days after he went missing. Liam Alexander King was reported missing on Sept. 7 in the area ...
Houston Public Media

It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in?

Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.