Issue 17’s Big Question What is the most important thing for doctors to know about treating #ActuallyAutistic patients? Our editorial team asked this question to the #ActuallyAutistic Community on Twitter and Facebook. Here’s a snapshot of what many of them had to say: “Like any other patient, cons…

An autism diagnosis can affect people in many different ways. For some, it can be negative and put up additional barriers to education and employment. For others, however, it can be positive and open the doors to the support that they and their family need. It can also bolster someone’s sense of sel…

By Nils Skudra This afternoon I had the opportunity to watch Here We Are, a recent Israeli film directed by Nir Bergman which focuses on the relationship between Uri, a young man on the autism spectrum, and his father Aharon, who is resistant to letting him live in a specialized group home. The film…

Cannabis remains illegal at the federal level in the United States, but most states have legalized it for medical use — including 14 states that have approved cannabis for autism. As prohibition slowly lifts, scientists and families in the autism community are increasingly turning to cannabis and it…

By Ron Sandison Rain Man was the first glimpses most people had of autism and Sue Ann and I hope to take the next step and let people know that each person with autism is unique and not to stereotype us. Bella Zoe Martinez, Writer/Actress of Once More, Like Rain Man Actress Bella Zoe Martinez and f…

What would "Inside Out" look like without all the Inside action?Source: The Autism Site

Here’s how Durkin describes what she will present in this webinar: Autism and intellectual disability are two of the most common forms of neurodevelopmental disability in childhood, and both have effects throughout the lifespan. In recent decades, the prevalence of both conditions — as w…

Happy Tuesday, Different Roads family! We hope you had a restful weekend! What better way to celebrate this 4-day week than with a fresh new sale.? Save 20% on your purchase of select social skills tools this week only by using promo code SOCIAL2017 at checkout!    Click he…

Donna Driver is an author primarily of young adult and middle grade novels and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She likes to write about diverse characters dealing with social or environmental issues. She’s won two awards for the environmental themes in her novel …

By Megan Amodeo We all have certain objects, sayings, foods and routines that make us feel comfortable…our creature comforts. You may enjoy a warm blanket, a pair of fuzzy slippers and a good cup of hot cocoa on a winter day. A long hot bubble bath, with no kiddos banging on the door, is a necessary…

This year, we will be holding a 25% OFF STOREWIDE SALE* from November 24 12:00 AM EST – November 27 11:59 PM EST! Select surprise items will be 30% off, so make sure to visit our site on 11/24 for details! But that’s not all! This Black Friday will be our first ever Flash Sale! While our kits …

Your online actions will greatly benefit people, pets, and the planet!Source: The Autism Site

by Nils Valdis Vytautas Skudra I trust like any neurotypical individual, people on the autism spectrum such as myself are also vulnerable to constant advertising campaigns which urge us to buy new products and services. The word “upgrade” seems to be a rather recent linguistic invention but it is…

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