If you use Google products like Android phones or Chromebook, you probably already know how well their accessibility features work. Google is constantly working on improving existing features and adding new ones to make their devices much more accessible and friendly for people with disabilities. Re…

Jacob Ellegood arrived at his first autism meeting buoyed by excitement about his ambitious new project. His goal was to scan the brains of an array of autism mouse models and pinpoint exactly where things go awry. All he had to do was convince some researchers to give him their mice. He quickly cam…

As a woman, I’m expected to drop what I’m doing and be attentive to someone else’s needs, which means staring at them. If I don’t do this, I’m perceived as a selfish bitch. Before my diagnosis, I worked at a snobby restaurant, taking reservations (left). One night, two…

Autistic people described as ‘high functioning’ because they do not have intellectual disability often still struggle with daily living skills, according to a study of more than 2,000 people on the spectrum1. The data should put the term ‘high functioning’ out of commission for good, the researchers…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Children with autism and other neurodivergence commonly struggle with transitions. The shift from summer to the start of a new school year is one of the most challenging transitions. Getting back into a new routine is not easy and often requires support and patience th…

Weighted blankets are therapeutic for kids with autism. Just one problem: they're expensive.Source: The Autism Site

With keen interest, and dedication in making sure that every organization, and every person, including those with disabilities, is empowered, and given the ability and tools to flourish, Microsoft announced a pilot job hiring program last year to specifically hire people on the autism spectrum. Micr…

About 1 in 10 toddlers who have an older sibling with autism shows delays in cognitive and motor development, according to the largest-yet study of these so-called ‘baby sibs’1. As many as one in five baby sibs are eventually diagnosed with autism. About one in three end up with psychiatric diagnose…

Brady is the funniest, sweetest boy who works so hard everyday to overcome his challenges. He is smart, caring, inventive curious and wants to please his parents, teachers, and friends. His mind never stops thinking, creating, and imagining how things in the world work and how he can make them bette…

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 We loved this infographic and think it’s a great resource for any teacher heading back into a new school year!  This infographic was created by the American University’s School of Education. The post How To Manage And Prevent Bullying appeared first on Different Roads to Learni…

Check out this Color Sorting Jar Activity designed by Lavinia Pop from In My World! This printable activity includes four different color jars: red, orange, yellow, and green. It also includes sixteen different corresponding images, four for each color jar. To create the color sorting jar, you cut a…

This week, clinical psychologist Lauren Elder offers advice on setting up play dates for children with autism. Encouraging friendships is a priority for many parents, and a play date is a good first step. Playing with peers is difficult for many children with autism. So I’m glad you realize that a s…

About 1 in 59 children in the United States has autism, according to data released today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Four times as many boys as girls have the condition, according to the report1. The data are based on a 2014 survey of 325,483 children across 11 stat…