Academy-award nominated My Left Foot (1989) garnered a best actor Oscar for Daniel Day-Lewis who portrays author and artist Christy Brown and a best supporting actress Oscar for Brenda Fricker who plays Christy’s mother. By Nils Skudra This week I watched the 1989 film My Left Foot, starring D…

Marathons and triathlons are no easy feat, but Scott Frasard finishes them with ease. He’s ran nearly 60... The post Autistic Triathlete Helps 15-Year-Old Boy With Autism Complete His First 5K Run appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, leaving many people who had been comfortable suddenly struggling financially.... The post Though the Pandemic Has Slowed, Many Are Still Struggling to Put Food on the Table appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Unique, affordable, fair trade gifts for everyone on your list! The post Handmade Artisan Gifts For Under $30 appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Some things that have helped me with uncertainty and anxiety are below. By Aaron Bouma If you’re like me, an autistic adult that is dealing with anxiety and a strained mind at times, you are far from alone. Does uncertainty give you anxiety? For me, it does. For instance, if there is a militar…

In 1999, when Stephen Lepore was diagnosed with autism at just two years old, doctors told his parents... The post Young Man With Autism Breaks Out Of His Shell And Starts His Own Business appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

TV presenter Melanie Sykes has revealed that she’s been diagnosed as autistic at 51 years old. She says... The post TV Presenter Melanie Sykes Receives Autism Diagnosis At Age 51 appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

13-year-old Grant Loftin may not be old enough to drive just yet, but he loves classic cars and... The post Autistic Boy Who Loves Classic Cars Is Surprised With His Own Car Show For His Birthday appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Jill MacCormack There are certain autumn nights when the quality of air is of such utter perfection that no matter my exhaustion I must heed the call of a walk under the auspices of darkness. Tonight was one such night. A gentle rain had fallen early in the eve, just enough to deepen the damp sme…

Guest post by Andréas RB Deolinda, BA, BSc. As an educational facilitator who has worked in special education... The post Benefits of Theater and Dramatherapy for Children with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Sebastian Kessler, a 17-year-old teen with autism, has a daily routine that helps him feel comfortable. But when... The post Non-Verbal Teen With Autism Finds His Voice Through Art appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Traveling and seeing the world is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. But what makes traveling even... The post Mom & Autistic Son Write Children’s Book To Inspire Families To Travel Together appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Entering the holiday season, I realized how thankful I am for the five mentors God has brought into my life and ministry. These men empowered me to become the man I am today. I hope to mentor and inspire other young adults on the autism spectrum to accomplish their dreams. By Ron Sandison As I refle…

Recent studies have suggested that people on the autism spectrum are more apt to be impacted by gender... The post 5.7% of Parents Say Their Child with Autism Struggles with Gender Identity, Survey Finds appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site