Because of his son's special needs, Rober was hesitant to introduce him to the world. Many people had no idea he even had a son! The post Former NASA Engineer Opens Up About His Autistic Son appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Roughly 1 in 5 people with autism will have an interaction with law enforcement before they’re 21. At... The post West Virginia Passes Law Requiring Law Enforcement to Undergo Autism Training appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Eva has already been through three years of preschool waiting for a space to open up at a special school or program, but no one will take her. The post Nonverbal Autistic Girl Has Been Turned Away from 20+ Schools, Now Faces a 4th Year of Preschool appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The…

Ron Sandison interviews child musical prodigy Jacob Velazquez For those who missed Jacob Velazquez on America’s Got Talent here’s a video of his appearance: I had the opportunity to ask Jacob a few questions about his autism and his music. 1. How did PDD-NOS effect you as a child and at…

The visits are offered free of charge and help kids get comfortable with the things they'll experience at their first real visit. The post Amazing Dentist Does “Practice Visits” for Children with Autism to Help Reduce Their Anxiety appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Auti…

By Gretchen McIntire I’m watching spring awaken around me more and more each day. I love the sound of the birds singing after so much silence in this world. Each day I find myself more and more thankful for the courage it took to move to Raleigh. “I feel like so much transformation is happenin…

The Art of Autism opened Color of Sound yesterday at Oceanside Museum of Art.  This exhibit features 14 Southern California artists on the autism spectrum.  The themes are synesthesia, music, and color.  On April 29 at 7 PM PST Oceanside Museum will be hosting a panel discussion moderated by Debra M…

“Although there is a widespread perception that disabilities inhibit people from reaching their potential, advocates have argued that in many ways they can serve as assets because of the unique talents that they contribute to the workplace and to interpersonal relationships.” By Nils Sku…

If you’re the sort of person who’s into running, 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic hampered your chances to... The post Woman Runs 40 Miles for Autism Organization That Has Struggled to Fundraise Due to COVID appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Those on the autism spectrum can affirm, through their own experiences and discussing with their peers, that each... The post 24 Year Old with Autism Owns and Operates Flower Farm with Family appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Heading out to get groceries is a common errand that generally isn’t given a second thought. For many... The post Trader Joe’s Partners with Life Skills App to Make Shopping Easier for Customers with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Police tried to get the woman to unbuckle herself and unlock the door, but she couldn't follow their directions. The post Woman Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Nonverbal Autistic Woman in Hot Car for 40 Minutes appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Power Up Your Self-Care By Becca Lory Hector Flowers are amazing teachers. Most of them bloom every Spring, only to wilt away come Fall. Think about that. Without fail, no matter how traumatic the past Fall was, come the following Spring, out pop the flowers to once again to fulfill their purp…

Each of us face our own sets of challenges that impact our day to day lives. The sometimes... The post Author with Aspergers Hopes to Inspire Others with Disabilities Through His Stories and Artwork appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site