Melissa A. Joy was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in her 20s and she’s never given up on herself or her dream of becoming a fantasy author. She began building the world of Aeldynn and started writing seriously at 13. From the glorious winged Drahknyr and wise and fearsome dragons to pirates of the…

Tom visits Autsit in Lake Tahoe Tom Iland It feels great to get back into blogging again! I recently had one of the most enlightening and empowering experiences of my life and I want to tell YOU all about it so you might be enlightened and empowered, too! For the past three years, I’ve been attendin…

One expert tweeted this film should be nominated for the film "least likely to contribute to public health."Source: The Autism Site

Popcorn for the People offers a variety of meaningful employment opportunities to people with autism and developmental disabilities.Source: The Autism Site

By Jasmine Dyoco ASD kids need to run and play just like their non-spectrum siblings and peers. But it can be tough to ensure your child gets enough physical activity, especially outdoors, when the world around him is teaming with loud noises and unfamiliar experiences around every corner. You can i…

Derek has a passionate interest in bicycles and is turning that passion into a small business. He’s also a non-speaking person on the autism spectrum with epilepsy. Nothing is going to stop him from creating a meaningful future for himself and paying it forward by giving back to others. Business: Bi…

How does it make you feel to know you are different from others? By Austin John Jones You ever feel like a black sheep in a flock of regular sheep? You ever feel like a zebra in a group of horses? You ever feel like you know you are the same as everyone else, but you just still feel different from e…

“Autistic Pride Day is every day,” Kimberly Gerry-Tucker Started in 2005 in an online forum for autistic people, Autistic Pride Day is a day to celebrate neurodiversity. It is also about shifting views from the paradigm of “disease” to “difference.” The Art of Aut…

Now Dale visits hospitals disguised as Spiderman too.Source: The Autism Site

Megan talks about the need for people to be more tolerant of meltdowns. By Megan Amodeo I love being an autistic mother. I love having three daughters. I love my unique and quirky family. I am a generally happy and positive person. I try not to let life’s problems bring me down. On rare occasions, h…

How to know if it's an attention-seeking behavior...and how to deal with it.Source: The Autism Site

About half of people with autism have a tendency to elope. Here's what you can do to prepare for it in advance.Source: The Autism Site

Summer is here! Before I tell you about the great summer program at Autistry I want to celebrate and congratulate our students who have successfully found employment. This is a tough job market where even entry level positions often require college degrees. Though Autistry does not formally provide …

Started in 2005 in an online forum for autistic people, Autistic Pride Day is a day to celebrate neurodiversity. It is also about shifting views from the paradigm of “disease” to “difference.” The Art of Autism would love if you would share  what you are proud of? Please…