NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The CDC reported in 2021 that 1 in 44 children in the United States is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. It can be difficult to communicate with someone with a sensory ...

From sensory tools to comfort items, Carter Kits give ambulance crews resources designed to help comfort patients with autism ...

PITTSFIELD — Kit and Evan Dobelle remember former President Jimmy Carter as many things: both a statesman who was serious about policy, and an artist who used poetry, carpentry and writing as means of ...

COOPERSVILLE, Mich. — First responders are called to all types of emergency situations that can be traumatizing for everyone involved, especially children. Now, crews with Coopersville/Polkton Fire ...

SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) - What started as an idea five years ago has grown into a widespread way of caring for kids in traumatic situations. Carter Kits are sensory bags that contain items known to ...

HELP FROM KITS THAT HELP CALM DOWN A CHAOTIC SITUATION. I DON’T WANT A POLICE INTERACTION WITH INDIVIDUALS ON THE SPECTRUM TO BE NEGATIVE. I WANT IT TO BE POSITIVE BECAUSE THERE’S A HIGH PROBABILITY ...

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Every patrol car in the Bethlehem Police Department is now equipped with a Carter Kit. It’s all thanks to a donation made by an anonymous family. Carter Kits are designed ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In the state of Michigan there’s a big push to get all emergency transport agencies and first responders educated about autism. American Medical Response just became the first ...

RAIN OVER THE WEEKEND. I’LL HAVE BRAND NEW TIMING STRAIGHT AHEAD. WELL, APRIL IS NATIONAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH AND OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS, AN UPSTATE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED A SPECIAL TOOLKIT TO ...

HELENA, Mont. — Montana emergency responders are now better equipped to help children with autism and other sensory processing needs during a crisis, following a statewide distribution of specialized ...