87 percent of students still had jobs a year later!Source: The Autism Site

“Boundaries with love and relationship are key for teachers working with autistic and special needs children.” By Ron Sandison My sister-in-law, a two-time teacher of the year winner for her county, has sixteen years of experience. Her first teaching assignment lasted only two weeks. She was hired a…

Because you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible.Source: The Autism Site

Remind yourself these tidbits of wisdom during times of trouble. Source: The Autism Site

The spectrum allows many to see the world in ways other people can't.Source: The Autism Site

Do you talk like an autism expert, or are you still learning? Find out!Source: The Autism Site

When we engage in the creation of our own art forms, we receive big benefits to our minds, both physically and mentally. When we produce art with our own hands, there is increased neural connectivity in the area of the brain that deals with introspection, memory, and self-monitoring. by Caileigh Fl…

"I knew that it was my job to show, you know, that people that are on the spectrum are just regular people."Source: The Autism Site

It’s been a whirlwind of excitement for author, Jem Lester, whose novel Shtum has just been released by The Overlook Press. His journey started when he won the City University/PFD Prize for Fiction in 2013 for Shtum which he wrote for an MA in Creative Writing at City University. He was immediately …

May is Mental Health Month. The three largest mental health facilities in the United States are jails. By Debra Muzikar Last night Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes profiled Tom Dart, The Sheriff of Cook County and the person who oversees the largest mental health facility in the United States – Cook…

This is one of those rare cases in which the challenges of autism can make for funny, light-hearted moments.Source: The Autism Site

We may be one step closer to uncovering an explanation for this challenging autism behavior.Source: The Autism Site

I was not part of her inner circle but she was in my heart and I got to thank her a month ago and tell her I loved her. —she was genuine, a true teacher to so many. And giving. By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker The following is an excerpt from my book, with some changes. *** I was taming a steaming pot of w…

I want to wear a Niqab or Burqa to my son’s wedding…the wedding notices specify no dress code. Editor’s Note: This is a true story. It is humor and not meant to offend those of the Muslim faith or their attire. By Claudia Casser Why do I want to? I’m vain, I’m fairly frugal, and I …