By Tom Clements As a teen, when most of my schoolmates were out exploring the world of dating and relationships, I remained the inveterate oddball, choosing instead to indulge my special interest in maps and to engage in the sort of activities that had as little to do with physical intimacy as possi…

By Debra Muzikar As I write this blog, there is a video that has gone viral with a hashtag #StoptheBullying showing images of a ten-year old child (who happens to be Donald Trump’s child Barron) making a case that the child is autistic. This last week Rosie O’Donnell added to the specula…

It’s a myth people with autism don’t have a sense of humor. Matt Kaiser proves the stereotype wrong. By Matt Kaiser My name is Matt Kaiser. I am 42 years old and am on the autism spectrum. For the last 10 years, I’ve been a performing stand-up, improvisation, prop routines, clowning and …

Warm water, gentle hands, the melodious voice of a caring nurse, and--best of all--a tiny newborn baby with a face of absolute serenity. It doesn't get any better than this video!Source: The Autism Site

Update 11/21/2016 I’m collecting favorite quotes about autism from some of my favorite people. Please share your own in the comments and if I like it, I may add it to the list. 1. “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism,” Dr. Stephen Sho…

Diagnoses like autism, ADHD and dyslexia, to name a few, are examples of neurodiversity. The battle may be harder, but hope is not yet lost. By Carly Fulgham The last civil rights battle just got harder. You may think I mean the fight for equal pay for women, or equal protection under the law for no…

By Patrick Jasper Lee This film is a dedication to some of the great artists, writers, and composers and their contribution to to our understanding of life. Many of these artists if they were living today would have been given labels of autism, bipolar or schizophrenia. “Tomorrow We Won’…

What can autism grandparents do for their adult children and grandchildren? A lot, actually.Source: The Autism Site

It’s always great to spend time together as a family. but keeping everyone amused can be a challenge, especially when one or more of your kids has special needs. A new TV comedy show illustrates how one family copes with these challenges, but whether you take a family vacation or spend time together…

The main challenge I faced as parent of an adult on the spectrum faces was how to direct Colin’s remarkable talents and passions into a fulfilled, meaningful and impactful life. By Donald Cohen My son, Colin, blows me away every day. He is 28 years old and was diagnosed with Asperger’s at a young …

An autism dad is in desperate need of this particular cup for his son. Can you help?Source: The Autism Site

This short video portrays what a job applicant on the spectrum might see, hear, or even think during a situation that is stressful enough for neurotypicals. Do you think you could handle it?Source: The Autism Site

Being different should be something kids can be proud of! This book uses examples from the animal kingdom to teach them not to be ashamed of the things that make them unique!Source: The Autism Site

By Debra Muzikar Last year The Art of Autism posted a blog on Person First Language (PFL) which proved to be educational for me and I hope for others. This year I’m tackling the word neurodiversity, which is much more complex. I didn’t know some people object to the word until I moderated a neurodiv…