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Tag Archives: autism

Farmington Hills Police Partner with Jack’s Place to Raise Autism Awareness

Farmington/Farmington Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 12, 2023

Since 2021, the Police Department has partnered with Jack’s Place for Autism Foundation in Southfield to gain insight on the latest methods used to reduce anxiety

Five Year Old Orion Township Boy Found Dead in Neighbor’s Pool

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 26, 2023

A 5-year-old boy with special needs died Saturday after he was found in a neighbor’s above ground pool approximately two hours after he was last seen at home.

VIDEO: Orion Community Celebrates New Concession Stand at Miracle Field

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 28, 2022

The Concession Stand is one of many efforts that have brought the community together to support those with special needs at the custom-designed playing field.

Adults with Special Needs Welcome Rescue Goats to Dutton Farm

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 12, 2021

A pair of goats who’d originally been raised for meat are now living out their lives bringing joy to dozens of adults with special needs as the newest pets on Dutton Farm in Rochester.

Before Fall Festival: Sammy Gives Tour of Dutton Farm

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Rochester/Rochester Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 4, 2021

The community of friends that make Dutton Farm come alive with learning and love, has been working hard to prepare for the Fall Festival on October 7-8 from 10am to 2pm

Color of Autism Group Says Women are Lying About Man Exposing Penis, Lewd Comments

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 28, 2021

Oakland County Times was able to obtain the police reports from both departments as well as the court filing in Ferndale through Freedom of Information Act Requests. 

Training Helps Ferndale Police Understand Autism

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 20, 2021

The training talked about how to recognize someone with Autism and how to have better conversations with them.

Kindness and Inclusion Celebrated at Dominic Geskey Memorial Game

All Stories, Berkley, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 23, 2018

Kindness and Inclusion Celebrated at Dominic Geskey Memorial Game (Alissa Malerman, April 23, 2018) BERKLEY – It has been a year since Berkley High School lost a beloved member of its autism community and rallied with a slew of remembrances, fundraisers and kindnesses to honor him. But the generosity and spirit of inclusion continues at…

Kindness and Inclusion Celebrated at Dominic Geskey Memorial Game

All Stories, Berkley, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 23, 2018

Kindness and Inclusion Celebrated at Dominic Geskey Memorial Game (Alissa Malerman, April 23, 2018) BERKLEY – It has been a year since Berkley High School lost a beloved member of its autism community and rallied with a slew of remembrances, fundraisers and kindnesses to honor him. But the generosity and spirit of inclusion continues at…

Hour 50 of 360: AJs Assembly Line…

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 22, 2011

With a thick Australian accent, a golden heart and the passion of a man who has witnessed generations of injustice, Robert Thorton – along with wife Sharon and new-found friend Danny B. on keyboard – handled hour #50 of the third World Record-breaking concert attempt at AJs Music Café.

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