The best part? They did it all for free.Source: The Autism Site

"He was being loud. He was flapping his hands. He was jumping. But he was happy."Source: The Autism Site

Photo of Bruce Campbell and Fandemic Tour CEO John Macaluso As a geeky lover of pop culture, what’s more fun than getting to be around and interact with some of your favorite celebrities? Or how about seeing the artists who create your favorite comics?  What about experiencing some great panels on p…

Into Your (Joe’s) World by Michael C. Kregler As a composer, I’ve always tried to follow this self-imposed advice: in order to create authentic and convincing music, be sure to a) study great composers, and b) write within your own experience. The latter would become especially significant when, in …

Sef almost never talks, but he spoke for 6 full minutes at graduation.Source: The Autism Site

"The meltdowns are going to happen, people need to know how to react to the meltdowns--and that's where we were failed."Source: The Autism Site

“Be thankful for autism. God shines brightest in weakness, and it comes with strengths that enable us to fill certain job roles better than others would (a talent, if you will).” Peter Lantz By Ron Sandison Recently I had the opportunity to interview Peter Lantz about his career creating…

By Helen Wallace-Iles When you have a child, there’s something nobody tells you: suddenly your first priority becomes another person’s needs instead of your own, and this can take a lot of getting used to. Then comes the twist: as soon as you’ve adjusted to them being totally dependent on you, you h…

About 64% of autism families report receiving respite care.Source: The Autism Site

This place is a haven for inclusion and acceptance. Source: The Autism Site

J.R. Reed has been a freelance writer for 20 years on topics ranging from business to food and beverage, travel, and pieces on celebrities. He covered NASCAR’s West Coast Swing for five seasons and the Anaheim Ducks for twelve. Late in 2017 he decided to focus solely on autism, from high school and …

By Jackie Edwards There are many holistic ways to help young children on the autism spectrum improve their social and communication skills and one of the best is gardening. Garden (horticulture) therapy dates back as far as the 1600’s when people who couldn’t afford to pay for their hosp…

Why I paint and share rocks and shells I have hand-painted By Denise Angele Some people think rock painting is silly; some have criticized it as graffiti; some just collect some of the wonderful art of others; some play the game and rehide, some are given as gifts. Rocks are not really damaged, even…

This is perfect for people with autism, Asperger's, ADD, and more.Source: The Autism Site