"It's a really simple gesture that probably doesn't mean much to any other family, but when you have a child with autism little things mean a lot."Source: The Autism Site

The Art of Autism has curated an exhibit at Sophie’s Kensington gallery. Sophie’s Gallery is a division of St. Madeline’s in El Cajon. Yesterday Allie Wagner of KUSI interviewed Art of Autism President and co-founder Keri Bowers and others who were part of the exhibit including art…

Robert Watkins (center) By Scott Kramer Robert Watkins passed away on Saturday, March 31 from health complications. This arrived as a great shock to family, friends and the larger Atlanta, Georgia community (and beyond) who came to know Robert as a compassionate, friendly and charming self-advocate …

Many people with autism also have dysgraphia. Here's what you can do.Source: The Autism Site

It's called a spectrum for a reason.Source: The Autism Site

Each brother presents autism differently.Source: The Autism Site

Those interested should reach out as soon as possible. Optomen USA is their final stages of casting applicants. Documentary producers at Optomen USA are looking for people with neuro-divergent conditions such as Aspergers, autism, or Tourette Syndrome who would like their assistance finding employme…

This is a heartbreaking reality for some people on the spectrum.Source: The Autism Site

“Out of the struggle, you find that unique gift that comes from your disability.” That’s what Patrick Dempsey, the actor best known and adored for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, led with when he spoke at Gatepath’s annual “Power of Possibilities” event. He spoke candidly about gr…

"She spoke directly to my son. She treated him like a person with feelings and a voice and worth."Source: The Autism Site

Here are some practical things you can do to help a stressed parent of an autistic child.Source: The Autism Site

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. The Art of Autism believes Acceptance is different than Awareness. In honor of Autism Acceptance, when people open their Apple App store today, they will see a curated selection of Apps for Autism Acceptance. Here is what it looks like in Today’s Section.…

We all have these kinds of stories!Source: The Autism Site

One of the couple's children has autism and requires full-time care.Source: The Autism Site