This past weekend, 17-year-old Jada Braxton won the title of Miss Photogenic at the Miss Saraland pageant in... The post Teen With Autism Is Crowned ‘Miss Photogenic’ At Beauty Pageant appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The general perception out there when it comes to vision is that you either have it fully or you’re completely blind. If someone loses vision, we tend to think that a switch was flipped to the off position, causing them to lose all of their vision. However, there are many instances where an individu…

Diego Raf Diaz has a dream. He wants to use his talent as an animator to tell the real stories of autistic people. He’s calling it, “The Gift of Autism.” Diego was diagnosed with autism at an early age. He says that watching videos had a huge impact on him, especially Pinocchio and…

Only 10% of visually impaired children now learn to read Braille. These LEGO bricks aim to change that.Source: The Autism Site

By Leanne Libas “If my child was autistic, I would say to them them: ‘Baby, it’s going to be okay. There’s nothing wrong with you,'”Leanne Libas As I look back at the blogs I’ve written for The Art of Autism, I started wondering what should I write for the last month of the year. Then, I…

“Hiring autistic people solves many problems. It allows their skills to be utilized and takes a burden off the system,” Steve Andrews By Debra Muzikar Last month, I had the pleasure to interview Steve Andrews, founder of Platinum Bay Technologies. Over a cup of coffee he shared his story and laid ou…

Consider two scenarios. A 2-year-old girl is not yet speaking. The girl was removed from her original home because of neglect, and her pediatrician suspects her language delay is due to emotional trauma. The girl’s adoptive parents suspect their toddler may not be learning to talk because she is har…

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

“With sick children it’s proven, that two things that help them get through their illnesses are music and animals.” Source: The Autism Site

February is Black History Month. If you have someone you’d like to add to this post, please comment below. 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 Disabilities Act (ADA). Read more about…

A new machine-learning tool detects eye contact during recorded face-to-face interactions as accurately as expert observers can. The tool could help researchers and clinicians measure eye contact efficiently and objectively. Eye contact is key to social interactions, and a tendency to avoid it can b…

This next art challenge needs no introduction – artist+ mentor Joel Anderson shows kids everything they need to know in his AWESOME stop animation video. Love his work and the way he communicates. If you haven’t yet signed your kids up for the Mentorship Project, not worry! You can still sign…

Next week I set out for two weeks in Australia, talking about brain stimulation and the SWITCHED ON story.  I hope to see some of you there!Friday Sept 2 - Sydney6PM Welcome dinner for the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Sydney Opera HouseSaturday Sept 3 - All over AustraliaABC Radio National - Al…

By Zuma Ayriyan, Splash of Teal Over the years, I’ve had several moms of children with autism ask me how to approach parties with their kiddos ~ specifically birthday parties. So today I want to share some practical tips on how to plan a party and prepare your child for the big day. My son Ale…