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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people diagnosed with on the spectrum autism disorder face a lot communication and behavioral challenges daily. Although it can be diagnosed at any age, symptoms of this developmental disorder generally appear during the first two years of life. Among other things, they may find it difficult to
More than earning some money for the summer, this 6-year-old boy from Denver, Colorado set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for a much greater purpose. Brady Campbell might be smiling in the photo below, but behind that wide grin is a horrible family tragedy that happened just the day before this picture was
When this woman’s car broke down, these teenage boys didn’t hesitate to help – even when it meant pushing the vehicle over five miles. Aeron McQuillin, 18, Bailey Campbell, 17, and Billy Tarbett, 15, were on a late-night run to a Tim Hortons in Fonthill, Ontario to get some drinks when they came across a
Root beer wins over lemonade for this 11-year-old boy from Utah. Lemonade is a staple drink during hot summer days. When the warmer months come, we see kids putting up stands to sell this beverage because they know people would buy it. After all, who doesn’t love its refreshingly sweet and tangy flavor? While most
This 13-year-old boy helps shelter cats and dogs get noticed and eventually adopted by giving them stylish bow ties to wear. Animal shelters often encounter the issue of cramped space due to the number of cats and dogs that are rescued and surrendered but never find a forever home, one boy from New Jersey is
What most of us would consider a normal daily activity is a feat for this recent high school graduate. This is her inspiring story. Madison Scott has defied the odds all her life, and on her graduation day, she is set on doing that once more – by walking the stage alone. 19 years ago,
Gregory Beck was leaving Schnucks on St. Charles Rock Road in St. John when tornado sirens began going off. Drivers on the road became frantic and everyone rushed to go home. But for Gregory, getting home wasn’t as easy. That’s because he is using a manual wheelchair. “Everyone kept telling me the storm is coming
Our teenage years make up one of the most colorful moments of our lives. It is a time of self-discovery, of making friends, and just enjoying life. We are young, and we have every right to be carefree because we didn’t have to fulfill huge responsibilities just yet. The same was true for young Sophie
Life becomes more meaningful when we live it in pursuit of what we are passionate about. The burning desire we have to reach our dreams is what inspires most of us to rise above life’s challenges, no matter how difficult they may be. This is exactly what Gabi Shull had in her heart – the determination
One of a child’s worst fears is being left alone and getting lost in an unfamiliar place. Naturally, any kid in such situation would feel helpless and panicked, just like what an 11-year old boy in England experienced as he was on his way home from school. Luckily, he didn’t have to face it alone,
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. — Sophia Loren