‘’I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay undiscovered before me.’’ -Issac Newton B…

Through his parent’s love and support, Michael now is an author, has a third-degree black belt, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a career as a data processor. By Ron Sandison Michael Goodroe is an amazing young adult on the autism spectrum. He is the author of What Autism Gave Me: …

To think that what we are witnessing now in Ukraine is far removed from the world of autism would be a huge mistake. I was fortunate to travel to Ukraine twice to conduct research, train specialists and give lectures about autism. I am fluent in Ukrainian and worked directly with families and profes…

By Debra Muzikar Last year The Art of Autism posted a blog on Person First Language (PFL) which proved to be educational for me and I hope for others. This year I’m tackling the word neurodiversity, which is much more complex. I didn’t know some people object to the word until I moderated a neurodiv…

Learn all about our newest game Double Up from creator Rosemarie Griffin, CCC/SLP, BCBA!  If you are working with older students, I know that you have probably struggled with finding materials that were age appropriate. I am a school based speech language pathologist and board certified analyst…

Issue 16’s Big Question What coping skills or accommodations help you/ and or your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder when traveling? Gretchen McIntire, our Guest Editor, asked this question to the #ActuallyAutistic Community on Twitter and Facebook. Here’s what they had to say: “I’m pretty cool w…

A new technique lets researchers watch brain circuits as they’re being built — starting from the individual neurons’ birth1. The method, applied in zebrafish, represents the first time scientists have visualized this entire process and may provide clues to how the brain develops in people with autis…

A street musician in Dublin performed "You've Got a Friend in Me" for a seven-year-old with autism on the train. A video of the performance, along with the child's reaction, quickly went viral. The post Street Musician Makes 7-Year-Old With Autism’s Day By Singing “You’ve Got A Fr…

For people with motor neuron diseases like ALS, eye movement may become the only way to communicate with others. Of course, there are many eye tracking solutions available that can be used in such situations, however, those solution can be quite expensive and not many people can afford it. They also…

Aidan loves washing machines. Miranda shares why it’s important to follow your child’s lead. Follow the Leader By Miranda Steffen When children show a knack or interest in a particular activity, parents tend to go above and beyond to help them thrive. If a child takes a liking to a socc…

Greetings everyone! My name is Stephen Gaiber. Today I am going to talk about autism and employment. Let me first introduce myself. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome when I was 3 years old. Despite my autism, I have maintained independence by graduating college, working for over 12 years, l…

The timing of treatment is crucial for conditions related to autism — and more so for some conditions than for others, two new studies in mice suggest1,2. One study, published today in Neuron, suggests that mutations in the autism gene SCN2A can be treated into adulthood. But the other study, publis…

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Sixty-year old Tommy Onorato doesn’t let his age or autism diagnosis inhibit him from pursuing his passion of being a jazz singer with a Big Band. By Nils Skudra Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to watch Tommy! The Dreams I Keep Inside Me, an intriguing documentary about Tommy Onorato,…