By Henny Kupferstein, M.A. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for autistics is based on Pavlov’s operant conditioning for dogs. In this video, you can see the lone dog waiting for permission to have fun. Watching this clip, I can almost hear the ABA kid saying, “Miss Ashley–what am I working for? Aft…

Update 7/14/2016 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 Shor…

Now he hopes to reach other young people with autism and toss a proverbial arm over their shoulders!Source: The Autism Site

During our daily routines, it can be easy to forget how beautiful so many simple moments in life can be.Source: The Autism Site

When he went with his cousin and his aunt to the Carson Animal Shelter, he found a way to use his love of reading as a way to help both the dogs there and himself.Source: The Autism Site

Four police officers and one DART officer were killed in Dallas, Texas Thursday night during a peaceful Black Live Matter protest. The final tally lists seven other officers and two civilians wounded in the attack.Source: The Autism Site

On June 28, 2016, a study was published that drew a correlation between autism symptoms, ADHD symptoms, and use of acetaminophen, a painkiller found in over the counter drugs like Tylenol, during pregnancy. Since then, it may have caused a lot of alarm.Source: The Autism Site

Owen Suskind's incredible life and story has been captured in the documentary, Life, Animated. The trailer gave me major chills!Source: The Autism Site

Makayla having me as her dad is in for a fun journey. By Ron Sandison On March 20, 2016 at 3:13 am my beautiful daughter Makayla Marie arrived. Eight days late and weighing 8.5 pounds. After performing the C section the surgeon asked me, “How does it feel to be a dad at 3:13 am?” I smiled and havin…

Happy people are essential to my well being because life is greatly difficult when you dearly have a body like mine, that does not respond to your wishes. Belief in my ability to frankly realize my dreams is important. By Jeremy Sicile-Kira My need for support is the most important aspect of my life…

This week’s art challenge is brought to you by Keri Bowers (learn more about Keri in her bio below!) Puppet Art Suggested materials: Glue, scissors, yarn, beads, paint – anything goes! 1. Gather recycled items from around your home 2. Create a puppet(s) using an old sock(s) 3. Take a picture or vi…

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership that will bring The Art of Autism‘s resources in front of The Mighty‘s wide-reaching readership. The Art of Autism will now have a growing home page on The Mighty and appear on many stories on the site. The Mighty is a story-based health…

Tell me about the colors only you can see. Scarlett was diagnosed with autism today. They say a diagnosis of autism is given every 20 minutes… By Alyssa Adamson Sweet child, light of my life, I promise to never allow any fear to stop me from unlocking all of the universes that exist in your br…

By Rebecca Burgess, translated in Spanish by Jennifer Del Valle. English version here. Source: The Art of Autism