There will be triumphs and challenges along the way. You will gain and lose friends. You will question yourself constantly about who you are. It will take awhile to get acclimated with your autism, and it will not be easy. Change is good, and that’s what life is. By Leanne Libas Author’s Message: He…

By Megan Amodeo Television networks and streaming services have made big bank on seemingly obvious or blatantly literal autistic “characters”. Big Bang Theory and The Good Doctor are just a few of the more popular sitcoms and dramas revolving around autism. Are all autistics like those main characte…

Eight mental health conditions occur unusually often in autistic people, a new analysis of 96 studies suggests1. Certain mental health conditions are known to accompany autism, but estimates of their prevalence in autistic people vary widely2. The new study establishes prevalence by pooling data fro…

Very few narratives about autism offer a realistic look at autistic people’s lives. There are stories about how autistic people are changelings, bringing nothing but misery and suffering to their families. And there are inspirational stories about savants — people who can play hundreds of songs from…

Natasha Moulton-Levy and her son Julian English sent me their book, No Limits: No Boundaries! My Journey Through the ABC’s to review for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. I wanted to read a book that was both culturally diverse and featured characters on the autism spectrum. Their book was so much …

A bathroom is the place where people go to not only for a good cleanse but also to unwind and find sanctity. For that very reason, many would argue that a bathroom is the last place that needs technology! However, there are many individuals whose disabilities may prevent them from having a pleasant …

This month’s ASAT feature is from Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA. 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! My daughter’s school is closed du…

Recently, we told you about the girl who signed with Santa. But the story didn't end there...Source: The Autism Site

We’re so thrilled to be kicking off Autism Awareness Month with a special guest article from the Executive Director of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, who shares with us 10 compelling ways in which we should approach “autism awareness.…

Robert Watkins is feeling emotionally spent. He reaches out to his fellow autistics for their advice on managing anxiety.  By Robert Watkins For the first time in ages I felt tired. Not exhausted-tired (mostly emotional exhaustion) which is what I’d been feeling for far too long, but the tired…

I look down at my hands and they look like fragile crepe paper. There are lines all around my eyes and silver streaks of hair on my head that contrast to the dark brown that once was dominant. I am tired much of the time. I am weaker than I was before. I feel my limited time for life and I am okay w…

In a fraction of a second, we experience sensations, form thoughts and interact with our ever-changing world. This speed is critical, as responding too slowly to an attacking lion, a speeding vehicle or a baseball pitcher’s fastball could have catastrophic consequences. Sluggish brain signaling may …

Ryan Smoluk has titled his painting of a true story of the bonds between a Lion, Bear, and a Tiger “Friendship.” This painting and other of Ryan’s recent works are on display at Art Beat Studio in a exhibit titled “Wake Up Call.” By Ryan Smoluk What’s going on?? I don’…

“…the notion of a “neurotypical savior” who brings a severely challenged and mistreated autistic individual out of their shell would be considered offensive by many viewers today due to recognition of the success in self-advocacy and professional achievement that so many individuals on t…