It's both fun AND therapeutic!Source: The Autism Site

Dr. Best decided to defy conventional wisdom when helping his son.Source: The Autism Site

Poor sleep can exacerbate a host of medical conditions.Source: The Autism Site

By Trisha Katkin Inclusion is the method of teaching students with disabilities in a general education classroom. Many school districts strongly believe in a foundation of inclusion for all students. Although it is not a new concept, many struggle with meeting the diverse needs of their students in …

The myth persists, in spite of the fact that research has largely debunked it. Have you fallen for it?Source: The Autism Site

More autistic voices than ever were represented at the national Autism Society Conference this summer. Self-advocates are stepping up and taking center stage to talk about their experiences and offer advice worth hearing and taking to heart. The Autism Society Conference does a great job at being in…

“When people read my book, will they become more understanding of those who are nonverbal? I hope so,” Kimberly Dixon, author of Under the Silence is Me, How it Feels to be Nonverbal By Ron Sandison On April 29, 1985, Jim and Marilyn Dixon were filled with joy as God blessed their family…

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding the disorder.Source: The Autism Site

“Sibtain taught me to love my life. He has taught me to be thankful and to stop complaining because darkness leads to light… always!” By Bushra Junejo Sibtain is my little brother diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. That’s his basic description. The answer to the question ‘who is Sibta…

By Mari-Anne Kehler What do you get when you fall in love? As Dionne Warwick sang: “You only get lies and pain and sorrow. So far at least, until tomorrow, I’ll never fall in love again.”* Another school year ends, and I’m reminded of the endless cycle of heartbreak. “Why is mom wiping her eyes?! Wh…

They don't block sound. Here's what they do, instead.Source: The Autism Site

"Every single thing that meant something to him he lost in a matter of 22 days, at nine years old, and being autistic."Source: The Autism Site

By Lydia Wayman As an autistic advocate and writer, I’ve read most autism books available in the English language. Since autism is so different in each individual, I only see snippets of my experience in most of them. My favorite reads take me inside the author’s world through their writing an…

“The best way to have a career you love is if YOU are dedicated to the hard work it will take,” Angela Felice Mahoney, designer of I Can Work curriculum By Ron Sandison As a young adult with autism my greatest struggle was gainful employment. After I graduated with my Master of Divinity,…