"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…

Books for Kids By Autistic Authors By Adriana White As a school librarian, I work hard to create a diverse collection of middle grade and young adult books. Being autistic, I also try to include books by autistic authors, whenever possible. And beyond the library walls, I speak at conferences …

By David Wilson I am not sure what I should say on this website. I do feel like I should say something. Within the auspices of this ‘place’ I can only claim to be neurodivergent with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. I believe that I am myself and am the way I am because it is “who” I am at this phase …

"If you have to go through linguistic gymnastics to remind yourself that we’re people, you already didn’t believe we were people." The post Person-First Language Is Great Until It’s Not. Here’s Why Many People on the Spectrum Don’t Use It appeared first on The Autism Site News. Sou…

The cracker is designed to dissolve even without the help of saliva or chewing. The post Self-Dissolving Cracker Makes Swallowing Easier for People Struggling with Dysphagia appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

My year in pictures. And what a year it has been. By Christian Espicha I have gone from being a terrified wreck in fear for my health and very existence to a grateful and (mostly) peaceful being who has taken control of my health, faced the fear of death and have become healthy and well adjusted wit…

By Aaron Bouma For much of my life I have been mainly focused on military history and military affairs as my main special interest. Many Autistics have a strong interest in a specific topic which we fixate on. In 2007, a year after I graduated from high school, I attempted to join the Canadian Force…

Sign the pledge to remind yourselves and other parents of children with autism that we're all in this together! The post How You Can Support Parents Of Children On The Autism Spectrum appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, Alan Turing’s idiosyncrasies have led some historians to speculate that he may have had Asperger’s syndrome. Editor’s Note: Asperger’s syndrome is a previously used diagnosis which was under the autism …

11-year-old Tiana has autism, sensory processing disorder, and Tourette's syndrome. Her dad built her the treehouse to give her a place to get away and enjoy some quiet time. The post Dad Forced to Take Down the Treehouse That Was a “Safe Place” for His Autistic Daughter appeared first o…

Autistic people have valuable skills to bring to the table, especially when employers understand that neurodiversity is a strength. The post How You Can Support the Hiring of Adults on the Autism Spectrum appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site