"It's very hurtful to read that stuff. This is our child. If we could help her, we would." The post Neighbors’ Letter Asks Family to Stop Daughter from Stimming for “Well-Being of the Neighborhood” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

She had gone to the store to get the one food her son will eat, but they were sold out. In desperation, she reached out to the company that makes them. The post Company Gifts Autistic Boy An Unlimited Supply Of His Favorite Mini Hot Dogs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Si…

Nerve sensitivity or degeneration could have a huge impact on what people with autism feel and how they respond to touch. The post Autism Behaviors May Be Related to Differences in Peripheral Nerves, Study Says appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

People with autism appear to fall into two groups based on molecular differences in their brains, including alterations in gene expression and chemical tags on DNA, according to a new study1. One group shows a molecular signature distinct from that of controls, whereas the other group does not. Unde…

Spectrum is covering the 2020 American Society of Human Genetics conference, which is taking place virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here, we’re highlighting your reactions to some of the posters and talks we found noteworthy. Did you attend the conference this year? Let us know what yo…

Taffy had to be sedated for each of her scans and chemotherapy treatments to keep her calm. The post Woman with Nonverbal Autism Diagnosed with Breast Cancer After Caregiver Sister Finds Lump appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

His powerful message has inspired other people with autism, as well as parents with autistic children. The post Autistic Man Writes A Message To His Younger Self About Acceptance appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Genome sequences from one of the first research cohorts of African children with autism and their families have revealed more than 4 million novel genetic variants, some of which occur in genes not previously linked to the condition. Researchers presented the unpublished results on Monday at the 202…

NFL player Dustin Hopkins has a son on the Autism spectrum, and he wanted to do something special for Desmond. The post High School Football Player With Autism Gets A Big Surprise From An NFL team appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The dog will be trained specifically to help him stay "safe, calm and regulated." The post Community Pulls Together To Help Autistic Boy Get A Service Dog appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

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By Martine Mussies A while ago, I received a postcard of a beautiful Japanese art print. On the backside, someone had written a joke about “fighting like a girl” and concluded with the words “Thank you for being a strong woman in our dojo.” I was happy and touched by this act of kindness. But…

Adjusting to the many changes that accompany puberty — physical, cognitive, hormonal and social — can be challenging for anyone. But it can be especially difficult for autistic children, who inherently have trouble adapting to change and communicating with others. Boys and girls in the United States…

Pearson will be conducting an immediate review of the book to determine whether changes need to be made. The post Psychology Textbook Receives Criticism for Making People with Autism “Sound Like Toddlers” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site