Tag: autism
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Colorado justices block testimony of autism behaviors in Boulder County murder prosecution
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday blocked a defendant accused of a cold case murder from introducing testimony about how his autism spectrum disorder may have contributed to behavior police perceived as deceptive. The court’s unsigned Sept. 8 order stated, without elaboration, that the intended expert testimony did not meet the requirements of state law.…
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Prisoners with developmental disabilities face unique challenges. One facility is offering solutions
A Pennsylvania prison unit is helping men with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities stay safe behind bars while learning life skills
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Woody Paige: Colorado’s Kyle Visser on top of Special Olympics swimming world
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save At 7, Kyle Visser was afraid to get into a pool. Nineteen years later, he is on top of the world as a swimmer. Kyle won a gold, a silver and a bronze medal, and received a fifth-place participation ribbon, at the Special Olympics World…
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Woody Paige: Colorado’s Kyle Visser on top of Special Olympics swimming world
At 7, Kyle Visser was afraid to get into a pool. Nineteen years later, he is on top of the world as a swimmer. Kyle won a gold, a silver and a bronze medal, and received a fifth-place participation ribbon, at the Special Olympics World Games last month in Abu Dhabi. The very special Olympian…