Autistic Self-Defined Living By Becca Lory Hector As a group, autistics have learned not to prioritize our personal joy, and that stinks. We are constantly being told that what gives us joy is ‘weird’, ‘bad’, and even ‘wrong’. I am here to tell you that not only is that A GIANT LIE, but it’s a…

This is an interesting infographic that gives an overview of what Dementia is, lists some important stats about it, and also mentions some assistive technology that can help people who have Dementia be safe, communicate better, and enjoy leisurely activities. Text Version:  IMPORTANCE OF ASSISTIVE …

A partial ban in Europe on the use of a drug called valproate during pregnancy could deny women effective treatment for serious conditions. Valproate is a widely used treatment for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraine. The drug’s use during pregnancy is known to increase the risk of birth defects…

 Do you know what we like about actor Kathy Kinney? She speaks out about empowerment… For women For people on the autism spectrum And as Mrs. P… She’s a literacy champion who inspires kids to have a love of reading through storytelling and creative writing. It’s that time of year for Mrs P’s ann…

Leo and his carer were denied access to the flight and told there wouldn't be another opportunity to fly for four more days.Source: The Autism Site

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Karrie Lindeman, EdD, BCBA-D, LBA and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like them on Facebook! Save …

9-year-old Justin can't stand loud and high-pitched music, but there are a few songs in particular that he loves.Source: The Autism Site

One of the tenets of ABA is to provide evidence-based practice. The best way to help us do this is to keep up with the literature! Each month, Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA will select one journal article and provide discussion questions for professionals working within the ABA community. The following…

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. I struggled for years with employment; I am now gainfully employed going on 13.6 years in the mental health field and 18 years part-time as a professor of theology and speak at over 70 events a year. As I refined my talents and special inter…

Researchers have identified hundreds of genes that may contribute to autism, but these genes can’t fully account for the condition’s traits. Studies from the past decade implicate an additional layer of ‘epigenetic’ complexity: chemical tags called methyl groups laid on top of a person’s genetic cod…

Neurons that carry autism-linked gene mutations show distinct patterns of activity that correlate with the traits those mutations engender in people, according to new unpublished work. The research was presented virtually last week at the 2021 International Society for Autism Research annual meeting…

Fostering kids can be a tough adjustment for families, and fostering children who have a disability can be... The post Foster Teen With A Passion For Painting Is Patiently Waiting For Someone To Adopt Her appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

We had the opportunity to interview Elizabeth Jade (her pseudonym), an author on the autism spectrum who’s written an exciting adventure book series for young readers. Tell us about yourself. I always knew I had a unique take on life, but I only found out two years ago, at the age of 18, that I had …

Even though the baby can't technically talk, he is still trying to have a full-blown conversation!Source: The Autism Site