“My beautiful two-and-a-half-year-old daughter was so excited to get in this bouncy castle. I was so proud of her. she stayed in there for over 3 hours!” “Boing..boing…boing!” We are proud of you too Super Madi! Welcome to the Mighty League: Would you like us to featur…

Wendy describes the challenges for someone on the autism spectrum for what many would call a simple outing. By Wendi E. Powers Going out in public is always an adventure for those of us on the autism spectrum.  While I can’t speak for the others, I can share a personal example.  Just…

You never stop being a mom.Source: The Autism Site

Some children diagnosed with autism by age 2 show unusual responses to sights, sounds and textures as infants, according to a new study1. For example, the infants may cover their ears in response to ordinary conversation or shrink from being touched; they may also be slow to react to pain or changes…

A new technique enables scientists to isolate, and chart gene expression in, tens of thousands of cells at once1. DNA is typically wound around specialized proteins, forming a complex called chromatin. The shape of the complex leaves some genes accessible to be transcribed and others closed off. Mut…

By the time he was four years old, he had memorized many different songs and could play them by heart. Now, he amazes the world with his musical abilities. The post Meet Derek Paravicini, The Blind Autistic Savant With Perfect Pitch appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The T1 Fingerspelling Hand, a groundbreaking assistive technology developed by Tatum Robotics, represents a significant advancement for the DeafBlind community. Designed to mimic human dexterity, this humanoid device features 18 Degrees of Freedom, providing a natural feel and facilitating communica…

In 2010, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) director Thomas Insel proposed an overhaul in the way scientists think about conditions that affect the mind and brain: Instead of putting people into diagnostic boxes — autism, say, or schizophrenia — based on their symptoms, Insel lobbied for a c…

A new tool relies on abilities rather than diagnoses to steer clinicians toward personalized treatments for conditions such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers presented the preliminary findings yesterday at the 2016 International Meeting for Autism Research in…

Elephant therapy in Thailand https://www.theautismnews.com/2011/05/12/elephant-therapy-in-thailand/ We’re all familiar with the practice of animal therapy for individuals with a range of disabilities from common household animals like dogs and cats to equine therapy, the newest animal to be include …

The school disputes the claims and says they've never punished Nathan for his actions.Source: The Autism Site

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools, transformed hospitals and radically altered daily life. These changes are stressful for everyone but may pose unique challenges for autistic people — many of whom are being cut off from day programs, school services and in-person medical appointments. …

Interview with Chad Chenail, Producer and Staff Writer, America’s Test Kitchen Kids Kids are as deeply engaged as their parents in listening to podcasts, so it’s important that the content created for them is inclusive and diverse, so every listener can find themselves in the stories. Chad…

Being part of the Austin Adult Neurodiversity Group has been an enlightening experience for me, providing the opportunity to make connections with other neurodiverse adults and listen to their perspectives on various aspects of neurodiversity. By Nils Skudra Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pa…