The Art of Autism thanks Bob DeMarco and Keri Bowers for creating a short film documenting the history of The Art of Autism that was shared for the first time in April on the big screen at San Diego Autism Society Autism’s Got Talent event at Del Mar.  The film highlighted some of our many pro…

Many kids on the autism spectrum struggle with body coordination and physical balance. Bicycling can help these and much more. The post On Your Bike! 5 Ways Cycling Helps Children with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The 20-year-old student was strapped into his seat when the 69-year-old man yelled obscenities at him and hit him in the face. The post Nonverbal Autistic Student Hit in Face During Meltdown by Adult Who Claimed He Was “Trying to Help” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The …

Interview by Jenny BristolIllustration by Rebecca Burgess Maisie Soetantyo, M. Ed., is the founder of the non-profit Autism Career Pathways, an organization located in the San Francisco Bay Area that works with autistic individuals and families to promote autistic-friendly parenting practices and…

Sic years ago The Art of Autism solicited Dear Me letters from our readers. We received this submission last month from Dana Trick. If you have a Dear Me letter please email info@artautism.com. Include a photograph and a bio. We’d like to revive this wonderful project. Here’s more ab…

Amy Bockerstette has just become the first person with Down syndrome that will compete at a national collegiate... The post Golfer Amy Bockerstette Makes History as the First Person with Down Syndrome to Compete for National Collegiate Title appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism…

The family was forced to drive 6 hours home in a rental car instead of taking the hour-long flight. The post Family Denied Flight Home Because Autistic Son Can’t Wear Mask appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel I spend a lot of time sitting in the background, listening and observing, and soaking in other people’s conversations, especially online, where I can engage in my native language – text. Writing and reading have always been more accessible and mor…

For years, autism research has been mostly male-centric. This resulted in boys and men receiving autism diagnoses much... The post 19-Year-Old Woman with Autism Creates Viral TikTok Videos to Spread Awareness About ASD appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Tyler Cordeiro A poem about having to leave college because of my improperly accommodated disabilities. Wanderlust of the Solo-cup Beer Droplet Just like you expected, you Leave pirate themed college party Early First day Bathroom stall. Knees to chin. Voice echo soundwave Of friendly frat boys …

Autistic Author Interview N.E. McMorran N.E. McMorran is a debut children’s climate-fiction (cli-fi) author, visual artist, educator, and researcher turned writer and publisher. We caught up with her to talk about her book, Moojag and the Auticode Secret and her open invitation to help other n…

The Artsong project is a wonderful project about autism, music, poetry and the power of collaborative projects. The Art of Autism is pleased to announce a free virtual concert from the Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall at Central Washington University. The concert will be about 50 minutes in length. D…

Benji O'Reilly says she feels "desperately let down by the NHS." The post Mother Distraught After Daughter with Autism Receives “Barbaric” Treatment in Hospital appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"Don't be ashamed in the way in which you're able to travel." The post 31-Year-Old “Autistic Travel Goddess” Shows People on the Spectrum That They Can Travel Alone appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site