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…

"You can't just take a family pet--somebody's animal--and dump him like that, and then just think that that's okay." The post Disgruntled Neighbor Steals Family’s Dog & Dumps Him In Another State appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"When Father Jim sings Ben's favorite song, 'God Bless America,' it is amazing to see the smile spread across Ben's face." The post Virtual Concerts Help Young Man with Autism Stay Connected While Unable to Go to Church appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

A humorous look at autism. By Englebert Lau 1.) Repetitive habits that only make sense to you Girl: “That’s weird.” Guy: “What’s weird?” Girl: “You always eat food in the same order. Steak, then potatoes, then vegetables.” Guy: “That makes perfect sense. You have to eat steak when it’s warm. P…

This device could help keep thousands of people safe when they wander off. The post GPS SmartSoles Designed to Help Track People with Alzheimer’s or Autism Who Tend to Wander appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

From time to time, you’ll see videos of people in silly costumes running a marathon, whether it’s someone... The post Man in Heavy Bear Suit Walks 500 Miles to Raise Money for Autism Foundation appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

An Attitude of Gratitude By Becca Lori Hector Of all the things that come out of my mouth while teaching, the one that makes me roll my eyes at myself the most is when I talk about having an ‘attitude of gratitude’. It’s cute. It’s rhymes. It’s memorable, but it’s also lost all its power from …

By Nils Skudra This afternoon I had the opportunity to watch Here We Are, a recent Israeli film directed by Nir Bergman which focuses on the relationship between Uri, a young man on the autism spectrum, and his father Aharon, who is resistant to letting him live in a specialized group home. The film…

Siblings are some of the most important peers any of us will ever have. The post Having Siblings Can Boost Daily-Living Skills for People with Autism, Study Shows appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

People with autism may want to get some ear protection to help them cope with the loud cicada noise this summer. The post People with Autism May Be Triggered by Cicada Sounds This Year as Brood X Hatches appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

24-year-old Ben Mazur, who is on the autism spectrum, was hired at Schnucks through an organization that helps people with disabilities find employment. He was excited to land his dream job, and he had no idea it would lead him to become a hero. The post Toddler In A Runaway Cart Is Saved By A Groc…