“The COVID-19 pandemic, horrible as it has been, has given us the perfect opportunity to redesign our society and systems to be more inclusive of the rights and desires of people with disabilities. There are numerous bills in congress that can support people with disabilities in achieving the Americ…

Police found the child in the street about 25 minutes after he initially escaped. The post Family Fuming After School Staff’s Oversight Allowed 9-Year-Old with Autism to Escape into Street appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

When it comes to picky eating and children with autism, many factors play a role in influencing the behavior. The post Autism and Picky Eating: Why Do Children on Spectrum Struggle with Food? appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Many people think diet soda is "healthier" than regular soda, but it's still very risky for your health when consumed often. The post 10 Things Diet Soda Does to Your Body If You Drink It Regularly appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen McIntire Each month, I sit down for a bit to reflect on the rollercoaster that is my life to speak to you as though you are a dear friend. It feels much like women must have felt when they wrote long letters to one another at a fancy desk long ago. For those of you who read my column …

The elderly veteran used a $25 Market Basket gift card to pay for most of his groceries but had come up about $3 short of his total. The post Cashier with Autism Steps Up to Help Veteran Who Couldn’t Pay His Full Grocery Bill appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

She's currently studying for two college degrees and hopes to become an astronaut. The post Meet Adhara Pérez, The 9-Year-Old With A Higher IQ Than Einstein appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

“I struggle with visualising that first-imagined image; however, I know what it is I want to create. This disconnect was frustrating for me, so I taught myself this 4-stage process which works well to help me reach my desired artistic outcome.” By Sheryl Hanna-Kumas The migration of my autistic artw…

By Ron Sandison The killing of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers sparked riots and public debate on the conduct of law enforcement, even having some suggest disbanding the police force. What if the law enforcement is not the main problem but how it operates for profit and lack of tra…

By Lyric Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel I learned I was Autistic at the age of 29, after almost thirty years of struggling in life and not knowing why I struggled with things that people around me often took for granted. When you have a hard time with the easy things, it’s difficult to ap…

"He's just so lost without it." The post Family Pleads for Help for Autistic Boy Who Is Devastated Without His Lost Nintendo Switch appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

It’s hard to believe that the Covid saga goes on, and we are still on full lockdown here in Manitoba. The isolation has been so difficult for so many people. Having autism has its perks, for me life has gone on pretty much the same. I just stay focused and continue to create lots of new art. Now whe…

Help us make sensory friendly movie experiences an industry standard! The post Here’s Why The Demand For Sensory Friendly Movie Experiences Is Growing appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

I find that parents or families of autistic children wonder if things will ever change. I want to share with parents and families that there is hope for their children. Life does get better. It did for me. Even when circumstances seem impossible and situations won’t end; parents/families are influe…