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

My name is Beth Lipari and I am a Casting Director in Los Angeles, working along with my casting partners, Sarah Katzman and Lisa Beach, on a feature film called WILDFLOWER, featuring a strong, supporting part for a woman with IDD. Based on a true story, it will bring to life a young woman’s…

When COVID-19 shut down a school for special needs students, one pupil used the time to embark on... The post Organization Powered By Volunteers with Autism is Helping the Food Insecure in Their Community appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

At least six police departments and sheriff's offices have assisted in transporting the 23-year-old back to his home, three states away. The post Law Enforcement Teams Up to Help Stranded Autistic Man Get Home to Indiana from Alabama appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Autistic Emotions Happy, sadness, envy, fear, and surprise— 6 emotions, 6 logics, all misunderstood. Smile, tears, growl, grimace, whimper, and jaw dropping— 6 actions, 6 expressions, all human. Comedy, tragedy, revenge, rival, horror, and plot twist— 6 encounters, 6 experiences, all stories. Y…