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

“Maybe if I can skydive, I might someday feel secure enough and steady enough to sit in conversations with people and not play on my phone. “ By Austin John Jones Do you ever get that feeling that you think you might want something, but you aren’t exactly sure? Like you can’t make …

Rebecca Eisenberg is a speech language pathologist, instructor, children’s book author, blogger and mother. She’s been helping children with complex communication needs since 2001. One of her passions is using children’s literature to teach important lessons and to create a more acceptin…

Taylor Cross reviews the video game God of War (2018) There are few games released every console generation that are on the level of Santa Monica Studios’ newest game, Dad of Son, I mean, God of War (2018). If you can, you should do whatever it takes to play it. Now that I’ve heaped prai…

One mom was skeptical that integration was the right choice for her son with autism...Source: The Autism Site

“Low pitched notes really make me feel like love might be truly possible.  High pitched notes make me feel like I could go  crazy with pain and sadness. Great rhythms can make me feel like life is freedom.” By Jeremy Sicile-Kira Music makes my life feel normal sometimes because…

By Nonya Sieffert They told my husband and I that our son was different and may never do things like other kids. We refused to accept it! We were determined to prove them wrong and make sure our son J.R. never heard the words “can’t do” as we helped to support him on his journey to what he can do. J…

Call for Artists for Art Without Boundaries, a new book featuring autistic artists If you are on the spectrum and you are an artist or an aspiring artist, this is a great opportunity to share your work. It is also an opportunity to share your story and help other people understand what it means to b…

"We became totally hopeless, it’s an extremely distressing situation to be in, especially when you know you’re in the right."Source: The Autism Site

"We became totally hopeless, it’s an extremely distressing situation to be in, especially when you know you’re in the right."Source: The Autism Site

How cool is this?!Source: The Autism Site