This week, we’re honored to feature an article by Edward Fenske, MAT, EdS, the former executive director of the Princeton Child Development Institute, who shares his critique on the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education’s joint statement on inclusive education for all chi…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Art of Autism is focusing on blogs of those who have a dual-diagnosis. By Jacqueline Lee At the beginning of January, I started two government internships concurrently. The first internship was a paid one which essentially laid me off once they were done – w…

Susan Adrian writes books for kids and teens, and lately, she’s been reimagining fun retellings and sequels to favorite classics. A fourth-generation Californian, she now lives in the Big Sky country of Montana. She’s always had a lifelong fascination with all things British, especially stories for …

This month’s response comes from Dr. Bryan J. Blair. The original discussion questions can be found in last week’s post. Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page! One of my early applied behavior analysis (ABA) supervisors used to say that the hardest part …

Joshua who is limited in expressive speech has found art as a way to communicate. By Sandra Lord I am so excited to introduce to you my amazing Autistic son Joshua Garcia who just turned 18! When he was diagnosed at the age of 3 as being “severely autistic” and not being able to speak a …

For the longest time, the cause of Tinnitus, the condition that makes a constant  ringing noise in a person’s ears, has been unknown. Tinnitus also doesn’t have a tried and tested cure or treatment. However, a group of scientists, led by Dr. Bao Shaowen think that they may have a breakthr…

A new brain-imaging device comprises magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology mounted within an ordinary bicycle helmet1. It allows researchers to accurately record people’s brain activity as they move around. Traditional scanners require people to keep their heads still to avoid blurring the images.…

Having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects up to 15 percent of women of childbearing age, increases the risk of having a child with autism by 59 percent1. The risk for obese women with the disorder is higher still — about double that of women who do not have PCOS. The …

By S. Scott Sanderson Everywhere I go there is noise. From my pocket I pull out earplugs. Alone I want to sit and read. But here I am in the midst of people working, moving and busy. Like the eye in the center of a storm, I want to be calm and still. To my right, up high and loud a television blares…

“When a family focuses on ability instead of disability, all things are possible…Love and acceptance is key. We need to interact with those with autism by taking an interest in their interests,” Amanda Rae Ross By Ron Sandison Amanda Ross is twenty-two—studying occupational therapy for h…

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This article has been reposted with permission from Action Behavior Centers. When it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has proven to be a transformative approach, offering individuals with autism the tools they need to reach their full potential. As ABA ther…

"His mind keeps tricking him into believing there are things set to harm him that aren't."Source: The Autism Site

A comprehensive review has found no scientific basis for a controversial technique that supposedly helps autistic people communicate1. In the ‘rapid prompting method,’ a person trained in the technique holds an alphabet board or a tablet and, using words or gestures, prompts an autistic person to po…