By Megan Amodeo It’s currently April 2020. My entire family, and most of the United States have been in quarantine for about a month. A relentless virus has forced most of us to lock our doors and stay put until further notice. Schools are closed. Restaurants and movie theaters are dark. The stre…

"Since we have got the dog he has settled a lot better and has fewer meltdowns now," his dad said.Source: The Autism Site

Autistic Author Interview Andy Buchan Andy Buchan was a police officer for nearly 30 years and during his time he saw many different aspects of life that made him better equipped to help people. His book, “Autism and the Police,” is a culmination of all of his experience woven into a guide to …

14 young people on the autism spectrum live and work at Erik's Retreat.Source: The Autism Site

"He was so brave," his mom said. "He was running and yelling, 'Run Georgia, run!'"Source: The Autism Site

They expect that Mason and his new dog "Kevin" will be friends for a very long time.Source: The Autism Site

We've donated medical-grade masks to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which is the biggest union representing retirement home workers. Source: The Autism Site

21-year-old Declan has autism and needs full-time care, but he was forced to wait anxiously in the car while his mother shopped.Source: The Autism Site

"I'm raising three boys with autism, but they are all so different."Source: The Autism Site

This young woman has a special way of looking at the world.Source: The Autism Site

How to make a scarf face mask with a large scarf or bandana. Face masks are hard to come by, and DIY face masks are a great alternative. Source: The Autism Site

By Megan Amodeo We need to do better as a society. It is unacceptable for people to still view autism as a one size fits all. We should be well past the stereotypes of autism that have often misrepresented us in the media. The old of views of autism need to be put away, discarded. As an aut…

While many of us can remember receiving our diplomas to the sound of our families cheering loudly for us amid the audience's applause, there was one high school student who received a different sort of acknowledgment. Source: The Autism Site

Follow these simple steps to protect yourself when you go out in public.Source: The Autism Site