Help protect the health of our children by telling the FDA to stop allowing the use of these products until it has proven them safe for human consumption. The post GMOs Are In Many Popular Foods, But Are They Safe For Young Bodies? appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Not only has 2021 Arkansas High School graduate Nicholas Watson earned the title of Valedictorian, but he has... The post Student With Autism Named Valedictorian, Earns Highest GPA In School’s History appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The rate of suicide among autistic people is three times higher than the typical population. Autistic females as well as people with additional psychiatric conditions are disproportionately affected. One potential reason for this higher risk may be that autistic females are typically diagnosed and …

"Molecular biomarkers, like StrandDx-ASD, are a major step forward in precision medicine for autism and illustrate the potential to deploy individualized early intervention." The post FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation for Diagnostic Aid That Identifies Autism Via Hair Strands appeared first on The…

"With Lexie having autism and sensory processing disorder, she can taste the smallest change to things. She has a very limited diet as it is." The post Girl with ASD at Risk of Dehydration After Changes Were Made to the Only Beverage She’ll Drink appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source:…

The Burkman family of Frisco, Texas, always has an extravagant lights display outside of their home for Christmas.... The post Family Brings Joy & Raises Money With Their Extravagant Christmas Light Display appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Matthew Wolf, who is blind and autistic, has reunited with Santa Claus after three years. Matthew enjoyed his... The post Santa Helps Blind Boy With Autism Experience The Magic Of Christmas Through Touch appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Guest post by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA (Hons), Dip. Many children on the autism spectrum struggle with social... The post Navigating the Safety Concerns of Children with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"He inspired me that every moment is precious, and we can't sort of do a Jenga strategy for our lives and think it's going to work out. It just doesn't happen that way.” The post After 17-Year Hiatus, Autistic Child Inspires Musician Father To Finally Release His Next Album appeared first on The Aut…

Naomi Rubin from Atypical Seasons 2 and 3 co-starred this holiday season in It’s a Wonderful Life’s table read which can be purchased at the Ed Asner Family Center website. The proceeds from the production help young adults and families with autism. By Ron Sandison Last year I interviewed Tal Ander…

Move over, Santa. This year, Colorado students are penning missives to their favorite dog. The post Students Practice Their ABCs By Writing Letters To School’s Beloved Therapy Dog, Rex appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

After the bride asked on Reddit whether she was wrong for refusing to uninvite her sister, readers responded that she might want to reconsider inviting the groom. The post Man Earns the Wrath of the Internet After Insisting His Fiancee’s Autistic Sister Not Be Invited to the Wedding appeared f…

About 1 in 3 American teens with autism obtains a driver’s license. That’s substantially lower than the average... The post University of Virginia is Using Virtual Reality to Help People with Autism Learn to Drive appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"If I could have sat in the bed with her and die as well, I would have done. Coco was my absolute world, and living without her is almost too much to bear." The post Parents of Autistic Girl Who Died of Sepsis Say Doctors Tried to Blame Her to Cover Up Their Errors appeared first on The Autism Site …