By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA With the start of Summer comes endless possibilities of fun in the sun, from beach days to festivals and fireworks. But for many children with sensory challenges, some of these activities can be overstimulating. Instead, there are many fun and individualizable acti…

We could all stand to be a little kinder to each other.Source: The Autism Site

"Once he was diagnosed, it dawned on me how funny it was, because all of the characteristics that make it clear that he's on the spectrum are all of the reasons that I fell madly in love with him."Source: The Autism Site

If it's been more than six months, it's time to give them a bath.Source: The Autism Site

“It was so amazing to see the smile on his face and just how excited he was."Source: The Autism Site

Before sitting down to write his new book, released today, Cambridge University psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen joked with his editor that it could be the shortest book in the world — just three words long. Those words? If, and, then. “Sensibly,” he writes, “she asked me to elaborate on them.” And th…

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“…it is highly significant that a young actor with autism was selected for the role of Alan and that the filmmakers worked with him in a very sensitive and empathetic manner.” By Nils Skudra I recently had the opportunity to watch Dear John, a heartwarming 2010 film based on Nichol…

The City of Olathe has taken a significant step towards greater inclusivity by introducing a fleet of unique water wheelchairs at its aquatic facilities, including local pools and Lake Olathe. This initiative, made possible through a collaboration with Variety KC, a non-profit dedicated to providing…

In the late 1990s, while working to identify the gene that causes a neurodevelopmental condition known as double cortex syndrome, Christopher Walsh noticed something odd: The gene mutation he thought was responsible, which he had observed in two siblings with the condition, was also present in their…

Most researchers agree that the earlier we intervene in children with autism, the better. Like many people in the autism research community, I advocate for early identification and intervention. Research in animals and people alike reveals that changes to an individual’s environment can alter his de…

The Art of Autism kicks off Black History Month 2022 with a poem by Art of Autism board member Angela Weddle. Do you have a poem, art or a blog to share? Email info@artautism.com. My Mother Stands by Angela Weddle My mother stands in front of Robert E. Lee. My mother stands in front of me. My moth…

While these fortune tellers may not be able to tell your future, they are sure to help your children with autism develop their social skills!  This free printable, created by Joel Shaul from Autism Teaching Strategies, makes social learning fun by having students pair up and offer conversation start…

Autism features vary considerably from one person to the next. One of the biggest challenges in autism research is to break down the autism spectrum into subtypes, each characterized by a distinct set of biological mechanisms that we can target with specific treatments. Autism’s strong heritability …