By Megan Amodeo Television networks and streaming services have made big bank on seemingly obvious or blatantly literal autistic “characters”. Big Bang Theory and The Good Doctor are just a few of the more popular sitcoms and dramas revolving around autism. Are all autistics like those main characte…

5th in the ‘Happy Sawyer’ series By Nikki Mann In the 6-week break before Sawyer was due to start reception class, I was anxious about how he would cope and whether he would be able to fit in with his peers. Uniform and books started to arrive, along with the stark realisation that I was about to r…

Sometimes service-dog training is more of a treat than a chore.Source: The Autism Site

He had been wandering on the highway for two days and the department would later learn that his dad had recently succumbed to late-stage leukemia.Source: The Autism Site

A man had broken into the car and took it with the dog inside, along with their belongings. Source: The Autism Site

A special herd of alpacas in Tennessee is making fleece for cancer hats and antibodies for disease research.Source: The Autism Site

I am an AUTISTIC ARTIST and Autism is an EMPOWERING neurotype. I aim to break down stigmas and stereotypes. By Margaux Wosk I’ve written about how hard it is finding a market for my art in a past article and I wanted to provide an update. It’s truly hard to accurately represent myself. I am Autistic…

Thank you for your love and assistance, Officer Ortiz.Source: The Autism Site

The 22-year-old’s astonishing rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" may have you believing.Source: The Autism Site

Amanda Harrinauth began writing poetry as a way to heal this world of discrimination, bullying and intolerance. I also became dissatisfied with others with disabilities not being able to live their dream. I may be vision impaired and autistic but I have big dreams. I want to become a life coach bec…

The Dorsey family isn't interested in pressing charges, but they hope someone will find it in their heart to return the specialized device.Source: The Autism Site

PRT focuses on pivotal development areas instead of individual behaviors, and uses the child’s interests to motivate them to speak.Source: The Autism Site

As art and music is being excluded form more and more schools it pains me to know that others might not get the opportunity to express themselves through their artistic and musical abilities. By Nick Gustafson As long as I could remember words were always trapped inside my head. I was always the qu…

Species such as snakes will not be permitted, and other animals must have proper documentation of vaccinations and training.Source: The Autism Site