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An 11-year-old girl with autism was rescued from a narrow ledge above icy water after Cincinnati firefighters calmed her fears by singing her favorite song. The 20-minute rescue ended with a joyful reunion that reminded first responders why they train so hard.
An 11-year-old girl with autism was rescued from a dangerous icy gully in Cincinnati after firefighters navigated treacherous terrain to reach her. The quick response from Rescue 9 brought the child home safely to her family.
When an autistic girl stood dangerously close to icy water in a steep gully, Cincinnati firefighters crafted a careful rescue plan with her father that brought her home safely. Their patience and teamwork turned a terrifying moment into a joyous reunion.
A bloodhound named Margo helped rescue a 15-year-old boy with autism who wandered into a dangerous winter storm. The teen was found cold but safe after multiple agencies worked together through life-threatening conditions.
A music group founded by an autistic musician is releasing its first album on World Autism Awareness Day to promote understanding and inclusion. The three-track album will be translated into four languages and feature music videos to reach audiences worldwide.
A Japanese soccer player surprised a bullied young fan with autism by gifting his jersey and offering words of encouragement after a home match. The gesture brought joy to six-year-old Ronnie, who had been struggling after a difficult week of bullying at school.
A grateful mother in Allston, Massachusetts is trying to find the strangers who found her son wandering outside without shoes or a coat. The couple kept the child safe until he could be reunited with his family.
Guinness World Record holder Kizito Afowiri will run the Paris Marathon in 20 pounds of traditional African robes to fund Cameroon's first autism center. The run continues his legacy of raising over $180,000 for children through extreme athletic challenges.