Acceptance By Rachel Pretlow Let the waves be open! Let the light shine in! Let us embrace parts of us Where we have never been! The wind picks up and lofts me On coast and sea and shore To desert fruits and poppy seeds And to the Mother’s core I am a pollinator I fly with birds and bees I feel the …

Today Greta Thunberg posted the following on her Facebook page. Today is ‪#AutismAwarenessDay‬. At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with Asperger, a form of autism. At that time I had no idea what it meant. When I and my parents told people I was autistic, they always reacted with shock since I didn’…

Thanks to Brown, Amos become known around the school as "Famous Amos" which provided a great boost in confidence for the boy. His mom wanted to show her appreciation for Brown's kindness so she set to fundraising. The post Mother Raised $35,000 For School Custodian Who Helped Her Son With Autism app…

Throughout Autism Awareness Month in April, organizations and individuals alike are taking part in programs, fundraisers, or awareness... The post NBA Player Holding Month-Long Auction to Pay for Autism Therapy for Kids appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Only 4% of kids who join the Boy Scouts of America ever achieve the Eagle Scout rank. The post High School Senior with Autism Earns Coveted Eagle Scout Rank appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Disparities in the criminal justice system have been a big topic of discussion over the past several years.... The post Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice On a Mission to Make Courts More Autism Aware appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a unique set of challenges to all of us. While some faced job... The post Startup Launches First-Ever At Home Robot To Tutor Children With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Getting a vaccine can be a little nerve-wracking and uncomfortable for many people, with the worry about the... The post Philadelphia Eagles Host Sensory-Friendly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Autistic Community appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

16-year-old Caleb Smith's life changed forever when he adopted his first rabbit. Now he's training rescued and rare breed rabbits to become "comfort bunnies" to help other people, too. The post Teenager Is Training Rabbits To Become Therapy Animals On “Peacebunny Island” appeared first o…

As advocates we must embrace intersectionality in all we do because no movement’s issues are isolated issues. By Nicole LeBlanc As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Developmental Disability Awareness Month, we must recognize the struggles women continue to face in our society and sy…

"He's kind of known by lots of the people as Ambassador of Lonsdale." The post Man with Autism Becomes Community’s Unofficial Greeter by Smiling and Waving at Passersby appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

There’s no question that people like Gavin are great examples to others. The post Teens Approach Autistic Boy At Skatepark And Perform Act Of Kindness appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

20-year-old Edgar McGregor spent 589 days picking up trash every single day to clean the Eaton Canyon Trail in Los Angeles. The post Boy With Autism Picks Up Trash On A Hiking Trail Every Day For Over A Year appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Matt Valente Orangutan means man of the forest, But man is busy destroying their forest. Oh the Irony! You ask why? Mainly in search of palm oil, We ruin the orangutan’s native soil. These noble beasts are left to die; It’s enough to make your blood boil. Save the orangutans; that’s what I say: …