The more words autistic children hear as infants — and the more verbal interactions they have with their caregivers — the better their language skills at age 2, a new study suggests1. The quantity of speech young children hear in the home is known to have a strong influence on language development a…

American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich and expressive language that is used by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in the United States and parts of Canada. Learning ASL is not only a valuable skill for effective communication but also an opportunity to bridge the communication gap, foster unde…

Many parents choose to “ground” their kids when they make poor decisions. Maybe they lose access to video games for a week, or can’t watch TV for a month. Grounding in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing. Here are a few considerations: If you keep grounding your kid for the same behavior, …

By Megan Amodeo Do you consider yourself socially awkward? Do you ever feel like you need to be alone? Do you long for a quiet afternoon with no interruptions? I’m sure everyone needs to be alone at one time or another. I’m sure everyone has experienced the need to relax after a hard day…

“you get line dancing, you get the dance trains going on, you get party circles happening, dance-offs, air guitar  …” By Austin John Jones This blog post is all about fun and releasing excess energy. This time I am going to talk about what I like to call “Random Public Dance P…

Technology can be a great addition to an educational or behaviorally supportive program for individuals with autism. It may be used as a powerful reinforcer for some, can facilitate language and communication, and help to organize and present visual and auditory cues efficiently. Items like tablets …

Cover Image: Emy Spinks “Stronger Together” This piece was inspired by the traditional dove that represents peace that Emy came across whilst researching peace, she likes the design and created her own version combining two doves to show coming together. Emy chose to add text referring …

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Judith Ursitti. 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! Judith Ursitti, Mother of Jack …

Some of our favorite stories this year went beyond the news to lay bare critical controversies or highlight real-world implications of research. Here, in no particular order, are our top 10 picks. 1. Wide awake: Why children with autism struggle with sleep Half of children with autism have trouble f…

While most families view social occasions as exciting and joyous, families with autism panic. There are a number of factors that can cause a boisterous celebration to go awry for those of us living with autism. The day the invitation comes in the mail, email or from a phone call, the panic begins. L…

Wouldn't it be great if objects around us could just describe themselves instead of us having to figure out where and what they are? How convenient would it be for a blind person to touch or grab an object, and immediately get a description of what that object is - from the object itself?I have star…

why I’m no longer employed By an anonymous female on the autism spectrum Sorry, I had to title my first AOA blog with my favorite saying from the King’s Quest video game series. In game VII a very ugly (to some) troll asks the beautiful Princess Rosella for a kiss. Upon rejection his rep…

Great decorating idea for nonprofits and schools who have dances and parties. By Debra Muzikar I received an email last week asking if I would like to review the AtmosFX Digital Design projector (Retail $199) for the Art of Autism. The email stated that the AtmosFX was created in 2008 by an MTV prod…

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