“I have always been fascinated by art and began creating my own a few years ago after visiting Barcelona and seeing the works of Antonio Gaudí. This love has led me to my current career path,” Robbie IeRubino An interview with artist Robbie IeRubino who shares some of his art. Q. How ol…

The study examined over 12,000 twin pairs to arrive at its conclusions.Source: The Autism Site

Aidan loves washing machines. Miranda shares why it’s important to follow your child’s lead. Follow the Leader By Miranda Steffen When children show a knack or interest in a particular activity, parents tend to go above and beyond to help them thrive. If a child takes a liking to a socc…

By Becca Eisenberg, MS, CCC-SLP As a speech language pathologist for over 18 years, I have worked closely with autistic children and adults on their complex communication needs. I have worked in a variety of contexts including schools, day care centers, homes, sensory gyms, group homes and day habil…

This is just one more unique way the Maasses celebrate their youngest family member and her differences.Source: The Autism Site

We need to listen to their voices.Source: The Autism Site

Here's what this piece of legislation will do...Source: The Autism Site

It's more common in the general population than autism but is often under-diagnosed. Source: The Autism Site

In celebration of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, I caught up with children’s author Christel Land to interview her about her children’s hero stories on autism as a ‘difference’ not a disability. The Superhero Brain and The Superhero Heart are Christel’s debut books and al…

There are a couple causes, ranging from understandable yet disappointing to downright awful.Source: The Autism Site

Their stories range from bizarre to downright horrifying.Source: The Autism Site

Their story has won hearts everywhere.Source: The Autism Site

By Megan Amodeo I try to limit my social media use and news coverage due to the fact that it can make me feel overwhelmed and anxious. It’s hard to separate myself from everything happening good and bad in today’s society. Fortunately, or unfortunately, one particular social media campaign keeps dra…

By Emma Dalmayne In his song Wicked Ways Eminem says he has Aspergers: Ever heard of Aspergers? It’s a rare condition It’s what you’re suffering from when you simply don’t care if it’s an 80 degree day And there’s no fricken air conditioning. In another song called Legacy he raps: “I use…