By Lydia Wayman I think a lot of the lack of understanding we have about each other comes down to the fact that most people judge the whole world on the basis of their own individual experiences. Many people interpret and criticize others’ behaviors, needs, quirks, and struggles from the persp…

For some pregnant women, taking the nutritional supplement carnitine may lower the risk of having a child with autism, a new mouse study suggests. Previous studies have hinted at a link between autism and a common genetic defect that prevents the body from synthesizing carnitine. The new findings, p…

Fragile X syndrome is a leading genetic cause of autism. About one in three people with the syndrome also has autism. But even those who do not have autism often share certain autistic traits, such as avoidance of eye contact and difficulties in social situations. Mutations in the gene FMR1, which c…

 It’s World Autism Awareness Day! Though it’s going to be hugely overshadowed this year by the Coronavirus crisis that the world finds itself gripped by, it’s still a day we can choose to recognise and… The post World Autism Awareness Day: 20 things you need to know appeare…

"We got you some stuff because of how generous you are and everything you do."Source: The Autism Site

Marathons and triathlons are no easy feat, but Scott Frasard finishes them with ease. He’s ran nearly 60... The post Autistic Triathlete Helps 15-Year-Old Boy With Autism Complete His First 5K Run appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

3-year-old Remi described her visit to the restaurant as "happy." The post Restaurant Goes Above and Beyond to Accommodate Autistic Girl and Others Like Her appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Young adults with autism face many barriers to competitive employment, but for West Side Chicago public high school students who get jobs through Urban Autism Solutions, access to transportation isn’t one of them thanks to a generous gift from Lyft. “The goal of our LyftUp program is to inc…

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…

Dorothée Chabas is a French-American neurologist who lives in a lemon-yellow house in Haight & Ashbury, San Francisco. She practiced medicine in Paris and at UC San Francisco for many years, taking care of adults and children with multiple sclerosis. Over the past 9 years, she self-trained and d…

By Keri Bowers and Debra Muzikar As part of the Art of Autism California Road Trip in May, The Art of Autism honored people who are unsung heroes in California. As we traveled up and down the state we had the opportunity to stop at people’s homes and their businesses. This is a five-part blog …

Can a quadriplegic, someone paralyzed from the neck down, drive a car?  Race car driver Sam Schmidt’s career came to an abrupt end when a crash in 2000 left him paralyzed. After 17 years though, project SAM (Semi Autonomous Motorcar), a car with various modifications, has helped Sam get back o…

A few universities in the midwest have started offering degrees to students with intellectual disabilities with focus on providing skills that encourage independent living, prepare students for employment and instill lifelong learning. Traditionally,  these students have not been able to meet a…

Having a sibling may help autistic people navigate their daily lives better, according to a new unpublished study. Researchers presented the findings virtually at the 2021 International Society for Autism Research annual meeting this week. (Links to abstracts may work only for registered conference …