A recent investigation into a terrifying incident has revealed something sinister going on in Chicago public schools.Source: The Autism Site

This is just one family's experience.Source: The Autism Site

“A self portrait is an artist being honest with himself, taking the time to go into the spotlight to try to find something they didn’t know about themselves.”  Aaron Erik Mitchell Aaron Eric Mitchell “Negative Digits” Negative Digits is about the struggles that peo…

Diet soda could potentially be the cause of your health deterioration over time, but it’s not too late to quit.Source: The Autism Site

Mr. Bob was a retired physician and one of the only people who understood Henry.Source: The Autism Site

By Mark Hutton Most kids, teens, and adults with Aspergers have a bunch of positive traits that more than make-up for any negative ones. One Aspie asserted, “Thank God I have Aspergers!” Let’s look at just a few of the positive traits that many with Asperger’s may have. Most Aspies: are …

"Soap! I use soap, you use soap, the guy down the street uses soap, even the president uses soap. Who doesn't use soap?"Source: The Autism Site

Some say the proposed changes are "unnecessarily elaborate and not very user-friendly."Source: The Autism Site

This is in tribute to remembering those loved, lost and survivors.  Threads of Peace Art of Autism’s Poems and Art for Peace, 2nd Installment   Guilherme Chalreo textile art “Sun Love & Peace” Your still, “quiet” voice is here that humanity …

"It would be good for people to see and realise that some disabilities are hidden."Source: The Autism Site

We are well into the new school semester and I still haven’t done a summer wrap-up newsletter. Let’s fix that! In June we launched our first Autistry Comprehensive Adult Program (ACAP) Summer Session. It was five days a week of exercise, vocational training, college prep, and fun. The pr…

Megan talks about making plans for her oldest daughter’s the transition to college. By Megan Amodeo What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was in third grade I wanted to be the first woman President of the United States. For a time, I remember I even wanted to be in the CIA. The thri…

“Tell me I can’t so I can show you that I can,” Armani Williams By Ron Sandison What were your greatest challenges having autism? I feel like my greatest challenges of having autism is the communication and social interaction. All my life I have been dealing with issues growing up but I hav…

Happily, people with autism who are lacking this skillset may still be able to learn it.Source: The Autism Site