Considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, Alan Turing’s idiosyncrasies have led some historians to speculate that he may have had Asperger’s syndrome. Editor’s Note: Asperger’s syndrome is a previously used diagnosis which was under the autism …

11-year-old Tiana has autism, sensory processing disorder, and Tourette's syndrome. Her dad built her the treehouse to give her a place to get away and enjoy some quiet time. The post Dad Forced to Take Down the Treehouse That Was a “Safe Place” for His Autistic Daughter appeared first o…

Autistic people have valuable skills to bring to the table, especially when employers understand that neurodiversity is a strength. The post How You Can Support the Hiring of Adults on the Autism Spectrum appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

My name is Beth Lipari and I am a Casting Director in Los Angeles, working along with my casting partners, Sarah Katzman and Lisa Beach, on a feature film called WILDFLOWER, featuring a strong, supporting part for a woman with IDD. Based on a true story, it will bring to life a young woman’s…

When COVID-19 shut down a school for special needs students, one pupil used the time to embark on... The post Organization Powered By Volunteers with Autism is Helping the Food Insecure in Their Community appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

At least six police departments and sheriff's offices have assisted in transporting the 23-year-old back to his home, three states away. The post Law Enforcement Teams Up to Help Stranded Autistic Man Get Home to Indiana from Alabama appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Autistic Emotions Happy, sadness, envy, fear, and surprise— 6 emotions, 6 logics, all misunderstood. Smile, tears, growl, grimace, whimper, and jaw dropping— 6 actions, 6 expressions, all human. Comedy, tragedy, revenge, rival, horror, and plot twist— 6 encounters, 6 experiences, all stories. Y…

Sign the pledge and help us change the way we talk about autism from grief to relief! The post Cultural Studies Show It’s Time To Change The Autism Lexicon appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Jordan Wilson-Dalzell There are many ways you can show up and support autistic people. First, remember to listen to us. We are the experts on autism and our own lived experiences. Support autistic folks in your lives by listening to them first, and learn from autistic voices in general. A place…

MagnusCards gives users more confidence and helps them spot signs of fraudulent activity. The post New Banking App Teaches People with Autism How to Make Transactions Securely appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Thousands of people with autism may be going undiagnosed due to this error. The post Graduate Students Discover Serious Error in Autism Screening Guidelines appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Tory Ridgeway’s dreams were dashed when the Navy rescinded his scholarship because of his autism diagnosis. Tory Ridgeway’s dream for the last decade is to serve his country through participating in the military as an aero-space engineer. Tory is an Eagle Scout who graduated from high s…

Art therapy has been used for years as way to connect with individuals who think more visually or... The post How Art Therapy Can Help Children with Autism and Untreated Trauma appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The Navy letter cited "academic skills and developmental disorders," but Tory believes they were referring to his autism. The post Navy Retracts ROTC Scholarship Offer from Young Man on the Autism Spectrum appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site