Under the bill, those with autism or communication disabilities could make voluntary notions on their driver's licenses to indict their diagnoses. The post New Bill Would Allow Drivers With Autism To Have A Unique License So Cops Could Identify Their Special Needs appeared first on The Autism Site …

Having autism made school more challenging for him, but he didn't let that stop him from pursuing his education and being at the top of his class. The post Student With Autism Graduates From High School As Valedictorian appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Regina thought in-person sessions would change everything for her son, but he wasn't allowed in after the receptionist realized he wouldn't wear a mask. The post 2-Year-Old Boy with Autism Turned Away from In-Person Therapy Because He Can’t Wear a Mask appeared first on The Autism Site News. S…

Until I began my career in creative chemistry, I hadn’t considered my characteristics of my autism as evolutionary advantages. By Burnett Grant In recent years, it has become clear to me that higher education is viewed by many people as a means to get a job, something that hadn’t occurred to me whe…

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Hari Srinivasan is a minimally-speaking autistic advocate and college student at UC Berkeley, California. He works tirelessly as a student, research assistant, and teacher. He is a Psychology major with a minor in Disability Studies, and s…

The study followed males of various ages for several years to see how their brain structures changed over time. The post Study Shows Brain Structures Grow Differently in Boys and Men with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen McIntire Physically I have never been able to run. Well, not well anyhow. But emotionally I’ve been a runner most of my life it seems. I just couldn’t see it until now. I’ve moved around a lot in my life but didn’t see that as running away from anything. But I was. I was running away …

“The tables have turned I am now the stud that wrestlers are afraid to face on the mat.” Caiden Hooks By Ron Sandison Caiden Hooks finds motivation to overcome every challenge by his favorite Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” Multi-talented Caiden qualified for the …

Eddie hopes to make his online course a requirement for people going through cosmetology or barber school. The post Barber Creates Online Training Course to Help Cosmetologists Work with People with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

One of the first steps in breaking down barriers between different groups of people is understanding how certain... The post Barber Develops Online Program To Teach Other Hairdressers How Best To Work With Clients With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Rudy's mom explained that they were on his favorite walk when he began to have a meltdown. That's when a stranger walked up and did the most incredible thing. The post Stranger Lays On The Ground To Help Boy With Autism Calm Down During A Meltdown appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The…

For years, public cries for police reform have echoed across the nation. More recently, sparked by the killing... The post Utah Police Will Be Trained For Autism Interactions Under New Law appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The girl's IEP stated that she was supposed to have adult supervision in the restroom. The post Family Sues After Photo of Autistic Child Was Taken in School Bathroom and Posted on Social Media appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Abby Brooke is an autistic woman living in Kenya who walks long distances, often hundreds or thousands of kilometers, to raise awareness and acceptance of autism. She also works hard to educate families on what it means to be autistic, all…