Robert Watkins discusses being autistic on TV. In part one, he shares his views of Atypical and The Good Doctor. By Robert Watkins “I really hate the mom!” Comments similar to this are rife in social media groups for autistic people. They, like many others, are taking about Netflix’s recent se…

Ryan Smoluk has titled his painting of a true story of the bonds between a Lion, Bear, and a Tiger “Friendship.” This painting and other of Ryan’s recent works are on display at Art Beat Studio in a exhibit titled “Wake Up Call.” By Ryan Smoluk What’s going on?? I don’…

Don't fall into the same traps that have snared so many other parents.Source: The Autism Site

Your health is your top priority. Don’t let a substandard doctor-patient relationship keep you from getting the quality health care you deserve.Source: The Autism Site

Jonathan’s is 6 years old and, according to mom, he shows improvement in his speech, brushing his teeth, getting ready for school and other daily living tasks. Mom is soooo proud of the strides that he has made this school year including fewer meltdowns. Ask Jonathan and he’ll tell you t…

He speaks eloquently and passionately about a very difficult subject.Source: The Autism Site

1st in the new monthly Art of Autism series of ‘Happy Sawyer’ By Nikki Mann My son is sitting next to me as I type this. He is wearing a Thomas the Tank Engine top, holding his favourite Thomas the Tank Engine toy, whilst watching Thomas the Tank Engine tutorials on YouTube. For those of you unfami…

By Khali Raymond Living with Asperger’s is not an easy feat. It never is. Imagine yourself in a room full of people. All of those people are laughing and mingling. Meanwhile, you aren’t. You’re sitting there in the corner all alone, watching everyone make nice with each other. Nobody even ackn…

They may affect up to 80 percent of autistic people. So what on Earth is going on?Source: The Autism Site

By the Harms Family, Happy Hands Toys The Harms family have become experts in all things fidgets. It began when mom and dad discovered that life became better for their son when he was able to “fidget.” Using sensory toys and fidgets as an outlet for his anxiety help him with his daily living and co…

Zaybo is my Grandson and my what a pleasure to have him be a part of my life and mine his. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 when my daughter, my wife and I wondered why he was not talking. He is now 10 years old and still nonverbal, but other than that, he can do anything 10 year old boy…

Actor Orlando Jones and the Universal FanCon have joined the #Activate4Autism movement calling people to: Speak out against bullying Speak up when something happens Speak out for inclusion Orlando’s on screen charisma, integrity and wit are the perfect combination for delivering a message that pe…

By Megan Amodeo Do you consider yourself socially awkward? Do you ever feel like you need to be alone? Do you long for a quiet afternoon with no interruptions? I’m sure everyone needs to be alone at one time or another. I’m sure everyone has experienced the need to relax after a hard day…

It's clear he will be missed by so many.Source: The Autism Site