They seemed to be progressing so well, and suddenly they started backsliding. What happened?Source: The Autism Site

Nine-year old Diego Pena, who has a bestselling book on autism for parents, educators, and students, (an Art of Autism popular blog) recently wrote this letter to the President. Diego’s mom, Edlyn Pena, says “The way it happened was he asked his communication partner Amanda about the…

Update 08/27/2017 I’m collecting favorite quotes about autism from some of my favorite people. Please share your own in the comments and if I like it, I may add it to the list. 1. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism,” Dr. Stephen Sho…

Bryan Dunn interviews CEO and founder of uneepi, a dating service for autistics By Bryan Dunn with Keri Bowers I’m Bryan Dunn, a 38 year-old autistic with very little experience in the dating scene. In fact, I’ve had only one girlfriend. I would like to pursue a different kind of life w…

59 sleeping 6-month-olds with autistic siblings participated in the study.Source: The Autism Site

"The 'it' you are referring to is my 3 year old son Henry."Source: The Autism Site

A disputed theory works for Zach, who has autism By Chris Martin, Unrestricted Interest I hear the familiar Skype jingle and accept the call. Zach’s pixilated face comes into focus and I see Larysa, his devoted and talented facilitator, next to him. His fingers are busy with colorful beads, like the…

Update 08/24/2017 I’m collecting favorite quotes about autism from some of my favorite people. Please share your own in the comments and if I like it, I may add it to the list. 1. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism,” Dr. Stephen Sho…

Here's what you need to know about this important subject.Source: The Autism Site

This is a great starting point for unpacking a huge topic.Source: The Autism Site

The international study included 364 kids on the spectrum.Source: The Autism Site

If you've ever been told to talk down to your child, you need to read this.Source: The Autism Site

I became aware today that at Steve’s memorial on August 19, 2017 his family played a video he created on spirituality and special needs. The Art of Autism wanted to share this important video. Steve was a great friend of the Art of Autism. Narrating the video is Steve’s daughter Lizzy …

If you've ever been told to talk down to your child, you need to read this.Source: The Autism Site