Tackling an enormous athletic event such as a marathon or triathlon can be extremely daunting. Not only does... The post Triathlete with Autism Defying Expectations, Training to Complete Ironman World Championship appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Englebert Lau My name is Englebert, and I have a mild case of Asperger’s Syndrome. I made the comics below to help explain how someone with Asperger’s Syndrome might think differently compared to a neurotypical person. I’d like to share my some of my personal coping mechanisms for Asperger’s Sy…

Tiffany's son, who has autism, needs to have constant nursing care because of his seizures. The post Mom Struggles to Find Housing for Autistic Teen Son After Residential Program Shuts Down appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Autistic Author Interview Dounia Stewart-McMeel Dounia Stewart-McMeel is a former tutor turned children’s author who wants kids to become science-lovers! Her first book, “Let’s Visit the Solar System,” is fun, informative and will most certainly help to make kids more curious about space and o…

In wrapping up our series for Black History Month, The Art of Autism board compiled a list of 24 Black Autistic People you may want to know about. 1. Anita Cameron Anita is one of the original disability rights activitists in the United States. She worked on the passage of the Americans with Disabi…

The fifth in a series of Art of Autism blog posts for Black History Month 2021 compiled by Keri Bowers. Featuring Civil War Historian Nils Skudra From conflicts to major wars, African American’s have fought in every single conflict in United States history. Promises of freedom and other benefits of…

Frozen and busted pipes, lack of heat and electricity, poor road conditions, bare store shelves, and closed pharmacies. Texas needs our help. The post As Winter Storms Plague Southern States, GreaterGood Is Helping Where It’s Needed Most appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Auti…

“For while we have our eyes of the future, history has its eyes on us. This is the era of just redemption we feared at its inception.” Amanda Gorman Compiled by Keri Bowers The Art of Autism recognizes the vital historical contributions made by black Americans throughout history via the eyes and art…

By Megan Amodeo My oldest daughter is leaving soon to start her on campus college studies. The university allowed her to take online classes her first semester due to COVID-19. She spent her entire first semester here in our home where she was safe. Soon she will drive herself to her new dorm roo…

Teens and adults with autism can often find socializing a bit difficult, sometimes due to communicating differently than... The post Study Finds That Educating Neurotypical People About Autism May Reduce Misconceptions and Encourage Social Inclusion appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: Th…

During the past year living in a pandemic, many people have turned to hobbies, new and old, to... The post Teen With Autism Falls in Love With Baking Brownies During the Pandemic appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

These specific waffles are pretty much all 10-year-old Jerico has eaten for the last year. Now they're discontinued. The post Community Comes Together to Help Autistic Boy Who Will Only Eat Discontinued Waffle Brand appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

When people with autism finish school and try to find work, it can be difficult. The rate of... The post IT Company with More Than 200 Employees on the Autism Spectrum Looks to Hire More appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen McIntire Last month I promised myself that I would focus on what it means to be a better version of myself. I want to be a better person, a better family member, and a better American.  This last month has tested me thoroughly. I haven’t slept well. I won’t touch politics here…