Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley from Jersey Shore has always been open about her family. Since her son Greyson’s autism... The post Watch Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s 4½-Year-Old Son Read Two Years After Autism Diagnosis appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

While ABA is generally a long term commitment that a client and his or her caregiver makes, oftentimes before the child reached his or her third birthday, it is still important to have a fade-out policy in place in for when the client reaches their treatment goals or the provider is no longer able t…

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As we get more advanced technology in our daily lives, we see many possibilities that were once considered science fiction, the advent of artificial intelligence in everyday objects being a fine example of that. We are seeing AI embedded in products that we use regularly, making them smarter and imp…

If you’ve ever been to one of the few Amazon Go stores, you have experienced “contactless shopping” – you walk in, grab the items you need and simply walk out! The store is equipped with cameras and sensors and the entire system has the ability to identify what you grabbed. Once you walk out, …

We already know that our dear friend Alexa (Amazon Echo) can read us Kindle books, which is great for blind people. But what if someone doesn't have an Amazon Echo? Is there any other way to listen to Kindle books in audio format?Yes, now there is. The new Amazon Kindle, which was announced yesterda…

In the years immediately after a parent learns of a diagnosis of autism, it can be especially challenging to think of the long term. But as parents advocate for their child, and as practitioners work with the family to create goals for that child, the long term must be considered. Here are a few sug…

By Rory Scholl As an actor and writer in New York it’s only natural that stability in my life is not a thing. I have moved from one room to another and bounced from Brooklyn to Queens and to tons of places in Manhattan before I became roommates with Dylan. I had to make a quick getaway fast from a p…

There’s been something happening with many employers. It’s a slow but steady shift but it seems to be gaining momentum. Companies are moving from having a charitable mentality, “We need to hire people with autism out of the goodness of our hearts,” to “We need to hire autistic employees because it’s…

Shared interests. If your child with autism has something they’re really interested in, finding a hangout, class, or group activity that focuses on that interest. If you can’t find something, start it yourself. Why? Because it’s one of the best ways for your child to learn and practice social skills…

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I am the proud parent of two amazing, inspiring teenage girls. We fill our evenings and weekends with my unproven algebra tutoring and driving school. I sometimes struggle in my roles as tutor, math instructor, interpreter for the male gender … and father. Life Science Autism research and the real …

By Rachel Barcellona Traveling is something I really love to do! I’ve been to many U.S. states and was able to go to London, England, to take part in Autism’s Got Talent, an event where autistic individuals showcase their talents. I sang opera at The Mermaid Theatre and met lots of new …

Some links between sensory and motor brain networks are unusually weak in individuals with autism, according to a new study1. Other connections are enhanced, however, and their strength tracks with the severity of autism traits. The findings point to a possible neurological basis for sensory and mot…