Autism, Death and Mental Health Therapy
by Judy Endow The traumatic event of death is something we all struggle with from time to time over the course of our life. It is no different for autistic people. I am often reminded to be sure to identify exactly what the autistic person is struggling with when it comes to their particular circumstances. I am remembering youngster who had a pet gerbil that died and he didn’t want to part with the beloved gerbil. Three days after the gerbil had passed the pet was still in the little plastic exercise ball, which the youngster was carrying around with
Amid Online Furor, Sheriff Responds to Death of Man With Down Syndrome
WJLA-TV’s coverage of the Robert E. Saylor case in Maryland. Online furor over the death of a 26-year old Maryland man with Down syndrome, who was handcuffed and forced to the ground by sheriff’s deputies in a movie theater, has been so vigorous that a l
The Arc Responds to the Death of Maryland Man with Down syndrome
This is a moment for us not only to mourn, but we must also learn from this tragedy and encourage proper training in our police departments. The Arc is deeply saddened and shocked by the death of Robert Ethan Saylor, a young man with Down syndrome whose
Family wants answers in son with special needs death
A lawyer for the family of a 26-year-old man with Down syndrome who died while being escorted from a movie theater by security guards says the grieving family is looking for answers after the death was ruled a homicide. Robert Ethan Saylor died Jan. 12 a
