“Synesthesia is a gift but it is also a beautiful language that needs its own translation.” Jeremy Sicile-Kira The essay below was written by 17-year old Abigail Delizo for a University of Toronto assignment for a course on Creating Community: Art, Identity and Belonging. Communicatio…

The rate of autism diagnosis in the United States continues to climb. Thanks in part to better awareness... The post New Data From the CDC Suggests That 1 in 44 U.S. Children Has Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Losing access to the baby food leaves young Libby with only Weetabix to eat, which could cause malnourishment. The post 3-Year-Old with ASD and Food Selectivity Will Soon Run Out of One of the Only Foods She’ll Eat appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Logan fundraises each year to buy sensory toys as Christmas gifts for kids with special needs. The post Boy with ASD Who Used to Dislike Christmas Now Helps Get Gifts for Other Kids with Sensory Needs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The numbers are in, and we're humbled by your generosity. The post Thanks For Making GivingTuesday A Huge Success! appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Steve Staniek We had retired from the constant noise of the big city to a quiet place in the country we called High Reach, where we learned that we were to become grandparents for the first time. Our son’s growing family would need more space during weekend visits, and it was time to finish the …

With Christmas quickly approaching, it means Santa Claus will be visiting malls all over the country to meet... The post Kids With Special Needs Enjoy Quiet Time With ‘Sensory Santa’ appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"For many years, I've observed how puppets can engage children with ASD in meaningful ways, often establishing an uncommonly emotional connection." The post Study Shows that Puppets Increase Engagement and Learning for Kids with ASD appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Andrew McLindon may be retired, but his days of work are far from over. Except this time, his... The post Man Creates Custom Bikes For Kids With Special Needs & Gifts Them For Free appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"I found out later in the evening, that the bus drove right past my son and my son was waving at the bus and he just kept going." The post Parents “Terrified” After Bus Driver Abandoned Their Son with Autism and He Went Missing for an Hour appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: …

Academy-award nominated My Left Foot (1989) garnered a best actor Oscar for Daniel Day-Lewis who portrays author and artist Christy Brown and a best supporting actress Oscar for Brenda Fricker who plays Christy’s mother. By Nils Skudra This week I watched the 1989 film My Left Foot, starring D…

Marathons and triathlons are no easy feat, but Scott Frasard finishes them with ease. He’s ran nearly 60... The post Autistic Triathlete Helps 15-Year-Old Boy With Autism Complete His First 5K Run appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, leaving many people who had been comfortable suddenly struggling financially.... The post Though the Pandemic Has Slowed, Many Are Still Struggling to Put Food on the Table appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Unique, affordable, fair trade gifts for everyone on your list! The post Handmade Artisan Gifts For Under $30 appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site