The 20-year-old student was strapped into his seat when the 69-year-old man yelled obscenities at him and hit him in the face. The post Nonverbal Autistic Student Hit in Face During Meltdown by Adult Who Claimed He Was “Trying to Help” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The …

Sic years ago The Art of Autism solicited Dear Me letters from our readers. We received this submission last month from Dana Trick. If you have a Dear Me letter please email info@artautism.com. Include a photograph and a bio. We’d like to revive this wonderful project. Here’s more ab…

Amy Bockerstette has just become the first person with Down syndrome that will compete at a national collegiate... The post Golfer Amy Bockerstette Makes History as the First Person with Down Syndrome to Compete for National Collegiate Title appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism…

The family was forced to drive 6 hours home in a rental car instead of taking the hour-long flight. The post Family Denied Flight Home Because Autistic Son Can’t Wear Mask appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

For years, autism research has been mostly male-centric. This resulted in boys and men receiving autism diagnoses much... The post 19-Year-Old Woman with Autism Creates Viral TikTok Videos to Spread Awareness About ASD appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Tyler Cordeiro A poem about having to leave college because of my improperly accommodated disabilities. Wanderlust of the Solo-cup Beer Droplet Just like you expected, you Leave pirate themed college party Early First day Bathroom stall. Knees to chin. Voice echo soundwave Of friendly frat boys …

The Artsong project is a wonderful project about autism, music, poetry and the power of collaborative projects. The Art of Autism is pleased to announce a free virtual concert from the Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall at Central Washington University. The concert will be about 50 minutes in length. D…

Benji O'Reilly says she feels "desperately let down by the NHS." The post Mother Distraught After Daughter with Autism Receives “Barbaric” Treatment in Hospital appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

"Don't be ashamed in the way in which you're able to travel." The post 31-Year-Old “Autistic Travel Goddess” Shows People on the Spectrum That They Can Travel Alone appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Because of his son's special needs, Rober was hesitant to introduce him to the world. Many people had no idea he even had a son! The post Former NASA Engineer Opens Up About His Autistic Son appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Roughly 1 in 5 people with autism will have an interaction with law enforcement before they’re 21. At... The post West Virginia Passes Law Requiring Law Enforcement to Undergo Autism Training appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Eva has already been through three years of preschool waiting for a space to open up at a special school or program, but no one will take her. The post Nonverbal Autistic Girl Has Been Turned Away from 20+ Schools, Now Faces a 4th Year of Preschool appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The…

Ron Sandison interviews child musical prodigy Jacob Velazquez For those who missed Jacob Velazquez on America’s Got Talent here’s a video of his appearance: I had the opportunity to ask Jacob a few questions about his autism and his music. 1. How did PDD-NOS effect you as a child and at…

The visits are offered free of charge and help kids get comfortable with the things they'll experience at their first real visit. The post Amazing Dentist Does “Practice Visits” for Children with Autism to Help Reduce Their Anxiety appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Auti…