Words matter, and the debate over whether people on the spectrum are "autistic" or "have autism" has been hot for years. Both sides have compelling arguments.Source: The Autism Site

I think we’ve developed a ‘patchwork’ sort of world in relation to Autism. By Jeanette Purkis I’ve been a diagnosed Autistic person for more than half my life. Here are some observations of where we were, where we are now and where we might be headed in terms of respect and Neurodiversity and other…

It's the first research of its kind to correlate dog ownership with easing the difficulties of having a child who thinks differently from others.Source: The Autism Site

Special needs parents sometimes feel lonely and isolated. Though there are no hard and fast rules for conquering it, there are some things you can do that may help.Source: The Autism Site

The Art of Autism encourages those on the autism spectrum to vote. For many on the autism spectrum, disability funding is in essence decided through the voting process. Many candidates have disability platforms. Below is an excerpt from an article about disabilities and voting called Election Day Eq…

"We've got IEP paperwork to do? This calls for some wine."Source: The Autism Site

Professionals say that kids with autism in bilingual households should only learn one language. But emerging research indicates they might be wrong.Source: The Autism Site

A boy with autism gained internet fame with an amazing dance. But it's his backstory that makes this story truly touching.Source: The Autism Site

Many special needs parents wonder: "What will happen to my child after I'm gone?" Fortunately, there are ways to provide for your child's future, no matter where they fall on the autism spectrum.Source: The Autism Site

“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind,” Virginia Woolf By Patrick Jasper Lee Autism and fiction aren’t commonly mentioned in the same sentence. It took me some time to realize that there seems these days to be f…

Parenting is difficult, especially when your child has a different neurotype than you do. That's where adults with autism can help neurotypical parents of kids on the spectrum. Here's some pieces of advice from a few of them.Source: The Autism Site

“Autism is a person who has discovered something more interesting than social interaction,” Tony Attwood By Ron Sandison On Thursday 10/17/16 at a conference in Michigan, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Tony Attwood, an English psychologist and world renowned expert on Asperger’…

It's hard to imagine what could be cooler than getting recognized by your celebrity hero. But for 33-year-old Jeffrey Harrison, a man with autism, that became a reality.Source: The Autism Site

When you read stories and lists of celebrities/amazing people with autism, many of them feature people on the milder end of the spectrum. However, incredible individuals can be found at every level of autism, from mild to severe. We'll prove it!Source: The Autism Site