The machine is handmade and each card is hand-painted by J.C. Fontanive. The post Artist Sends Teen With Autism A Butterfly Machine That Helped Him Say A New Word appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

A good best man speech provides some laughs, maybe a few tears, and a whole lot of love.... The post Young Man with Autism Gives Heartwarming Best Man Speech at His Brother’s Wedding appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Crossing the finish line after a grueling triathlon is certainly a feat and something to be celebrated, no... The post Man Becomes First Triathlete Known to Have Autism to Finish Ironman 70.3 World Championship appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

#ActuallyAutistic Self-Care Journey By Gretchen McIntire I often reflect on how much more I need to grow and forget to look back at how far I’ve come. Do you ever do that? This month has been about looking back and sitting with how far I’ve come. Don’t get me wrong: I’ve been brave this mo…

Many people look forward to Hallmark’s lineup of Christmas movies each year. In 2021, it will be a... The post Hallmark’s Christmas Lineup Will Feature a Character with Autism for the First Time appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The community is mourning the loss of a true pioneer in autism diagnosis and treatment who strongly advocated... The post Pioneer in Autism Diagnosis And Treatment Dies At 97 appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

“Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.” Header Art: Kathy Crabbe Art Art by Ansh Batra Ansh’s Dreamworld As a mother I can surely tell you one thing, these are Ansh’s emotions and unsaid words which most of us are blessed with. Art is his way of expression, a sou…

MUSINGS ON A THUNDERSTORM a poem by Ishaan Holloway July 7, 2021 Thunder travels at the speed of sound, It makes a mighty roar, It frightens the weak at heart, As its friend the lightning makes images in the sky, Me? I look and listen, trying to understand its language, It lifts my heart, For afte…

By Suzanna Chen (she/they pronouns) I proudly identify as Autistic. I am reaching out to you as a member of Detester Magazine, a non-profit platform dedicated to amplifying BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth activism on socio-political issues. We, alongside the platform, Learn fro…

Autistic Self-Defined Living By Becca Lory Hector As a group, autistics have learned not to prioritize our personal joy, and that stinks. We are constantly being told that what gives us joy is ‘weird’, ‘bad’, and even ‘wrong’. I am here to tell you that not only is that A GIANT LIE, but it’s a…

Through his parent’s love and support, Michael now is an author, has a third-degree black belt, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a career as a data processor. By Ron Sandison Michael Goodroe is an amazing young adult on the autism spectrum. He is the author of What Autism Gave Me: …

“Prison Break” and “Legends of Tomorrow” actor Wentworth Miller took to Instagram to share his unexpected diagnosis of... The post Actors Reveal They Have Autism, Pave Way For Others With ‘Later-In-Life’ Diagnoses appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Sit…

Past studies have shown that having a feline friend in the home can help lower stress and anxiety... The post After Being Adopted By Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum, Cats Are Less Stressed appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Guest post by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. Ask any parent about potty training their child and... The post Autism and Potty Training: Tips for Toileting Success appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site