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Michigan man sentenced to prison in drowning of autistic son
A former western Michigan college professor has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in his severely autistic teenage sonâs drowning death in an icy backyard pool
ByThe Associated Press
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. A former western Michigan college professor has been sentenced to prison for manslaughter in the death of his autistic teenage son, who drowned after spending an hour in an icy backyard pool with his arms restrained.
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Hopebridge plans to hire 2,700 employees in 2021
HopebridgeJanuary 12, 2021 GMT
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) One of the largest autism therapy healthcare providers in the nation, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, plans to hire more than 2,700 employees in 2021 to meet the growing need for ABA therapy in six states: Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio. The company also plans to add up to 20 additional locations within the next 12 months, starting with three Colorado locations in January 2021.
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“Our mission remains to provide support and essential therapy services to as many children with autism spectrum disorder as possible,” said Hopebridge CEO Dennis May. “In order to provide the absolute best care to these children and their families, we are continuously seeking top talent in behavioral health.
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Els for Autism To Host Virtual ‘Building a Neurodiverse Workforce’ Conference on March 12-13, 2021
January 11, 2021 GMT
JUPITER, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Els for Autism has launched registration for The Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference: Building a Neurodiverse Workforce, a virtual event focused on providing the tools and best practices for businesses or individuals interested in hiring employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), initiating a neurodiverse workforce program, or expanding an existing program.
Taking place March 12-13, 2021, this day-and-a-half virtual conference will feature renowned leaders from industry, government, and academia who share a vision to transform the labor market for individuals with ASD.