By Gretchen McIntire In the last couple of days, I have been reflecting on the ways I have worked hard to be brave this year. A lot of my work has been emotional but some of it has involved a lot of unexpected changes. This year there were times when I worried I might run out of ways to be brave onl…

A behavioral specialist who works in an autism unit with elementary students teamed up with her special education co-teacher to find an unforgettable way to explain the spread of germs to kids.Source: The Autism Site

Researchers report that using the app for just a month improves children's social responsiveness scores.Source: The Autism Site

"If we understand the genetic cause of each patient’s type of autism, we can use this knowledge to classify and treat subtypes of autism and ID based on what molecular pathways are altered."Source: The Autism Site

ABA is the most common therapy used to help those with autism.Source: The Autism Site

The struggling father is hoping others may send some holiday spirit his son's way.Source: The Autism Site

Kaitlyn and her mom have been going to see Don Weaver's intricately decorated house every Christmas for a decade.Source: The Autism Site

"It's OK to Be different. Be kind to those that are!"Source: The Autism Site

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel For as long as I can remember, I’ve had mixed feelings about the holidays. Even as a young child, I remember dreading the sixty-two days after Halloween, because I knew it would be the most exhausting time of year. This isn’t a “bah humbug&#…

It would have been impossible without you.Source: The Autism Site

What will you do with your slime?Source: The Autism Site

Jessica Wilberforce is a qualified solicitor who has been working as a teaching assistant and copy writer so she has the flexibility to take her son to and from school and be with him as much as possible. I love being a mum more than anything else in the world and my son and I have a terrific bond.…

"Ty was star struck. He was so excited and happy."Source: The Autism Site

The alarming cell phone video shows Nick's attacker punching and kicking him repeatedly on his head and body while standing over him.Source: The Autism Site