Today I watched the video below of a Dad from Malaysia and his son Luqman. The video is their story and brought tears to my eyes (or as my son Kevin would say – “your eyes are getting juicy mom“). The Art of Autism wishes a Happy Father’s Day to all the great dad’s out…

Autistic Pride Day is June 18, 2017 Autistic Pride Day, an Aspies for Freedom initiative, is a celebration of the neurodiversity of people on the autism spectrum on June 18 each year.  Autistic pride recognizes the innate potential in all people, including those on the autism spectrum.&nbs…

Serving others produce a chemical reaction in your body that makes you feel a natural high and better about yourself. By Ron Sandison Recent research studies have shown that people with autism who drink or use legal drugs are more likely to become addicted to or otherwise abuse these substances then…

Using baby teeth, they were able to examine exposure to this as far back as before birth.Source: The Autism Site

 “I would advise teachers to treat their students humanely regardless of their beliefs about disabilities,” Diego Pena, Age 9 By Debra Muzikar A couple months ago I became aware a Ventura County third grader who was non-speaking and had an autism diagnosis had written book Anat…

By Megan Amodeo In life, there are many rites of passage. For most teenagers, the biggest and most sought after rite is driving a car. Of course if you want to drive, you need a driver’s license. If you want a license, you need to take driver’s education. In our school district, driver’s education i…

If you or a loved one is struggling, there is help and hope.Source: The Autism Site

This little boy isn't the only one who has been blessed, either.Source: The Autism Site

Not all stories of interactions between cops and people with autism end in tragedy.Source: The Autism Site

To those who aren't familiar with autism, this may seem simple. But any autism parent knows better.Source: The Autism Site

The Art of Autism is saddened to hear of Jackson Wheeler’s passing. The Art of Autism honored Jackson Wheeler last year with a Hearts and Arts Award. Jackson Wheeler was a great friend of people with disabilities. He was a social worker for thirty years for Tri-Counties Regional Center and d…

It takes just seconds, and it could protect your furniture, floors, clothes, and everything else from wet and sticky messes.Source: The Autism Site

Many often overlook these remarkable capabilities that people with autism possess. Source: The Autism Site

Another win!Source: The Autism Site