Early diagnosis of autism is key to ensuring a good quality of life for a child on the... The post Study Finds That Missed Early Well-Child Visits Lead to Delayed Autism Diagnosis appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Kris McElroy I found out I was autistic when I was 30 years old after over two decades of misdiagnoses, misunderstandings, and maltreatment. The diagnosis helped make so much more sense to me about myself and the world around me. It helped me understand I was having meltdowns because I was overlo…

Guest post by Andréas RB Deolinda, BA, BSc. Have you ever reached a point of extreme exhaustion that... The post What is Autistic Burnout? appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Lyric Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel Since finding out I’m Autistic at the age of 29, my life has been in a constant state of change. Many of the changes have been good. Some of the changes have been bad. I’ve changed how I see myself, changed my way of life, changed my career, moved into an…

Daniel Harrison is a 15-year-old boy from Nottingham, England, and has autism. In school, he was instructed to... The post Boy With Autism Wishes For Friends, Receives 50,000 Messages For His Birthday appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

24-year-old Sarina stern has struggled to get hired, even during the labor shortage that the country is going... The post Woman With Autism Struggling To Get Hired Finally Lands Her Dream Job appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. I struggled for years with employment; I am now gainfully employed going on 13.6 years in the mental health field and 18 years part-time as a professor of theology and speak at over 70 events a year. As I refined my talents and special inter…

The adorable odd couple was adopted by a North Carolina boy and his mom as a reward for making the honor roll. The post Shelter Cat and Guinea Pig Best Friend Get Adopted Into Perfect Home Together appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

October is National Disability History Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Richard Pimentel was one of the first disability activists to work with United States government agencies and Fortune 500 companies in diversity training and providing employment for people with disabili…

Charlie is only six months old, but this therapy puppy already has a big job to do! The post Police Therapy Puppy Helps Save Distraught Teen From Jumping Off Roof appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Formal child care in the U.S. costs on average $1,100 a month, with no guaranteed spot. The post How Early Child Care In The U.S. Falls Short Of Almost Every Other Developed Nation’s Programs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Call for Art LightSpace Gallery, which is an online gallery owned by an autistic person, is now accepting portraits for an upcoming virtual exhibit. Any media is accepted. There is no fee for entry. Deadline November 20, 2021. Art does not need to be for sale. Apply here. See the Art of Autism S…

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The 2021 theme, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. B…

When a child has autism, knowing at an earlier age is helpful so that interventions can be made... The post Unusual Object Examination in Infancy May Be Early Predictor of Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site