By Clare Smith What makes us human? Autistic people already know that one of the enduring myths about us is that we don’t do empathy. That we don’t get how others are feeling. That we don’t even get how we’re feeling. But loads of us can. In fact, many of us have no filter for emotions, so we’re h…

By Nils Skudra This week I had the opportunity to watch Jerry Rothwell’s documentary The Reason I Jump, a profoundly compelling commentary on the lives of several young nonspeaking adults on the autism spectrum. Based on the book of the same title by Naoki Higashida, this documentary explores the u…

Caiden Hooks has done what many high school athletes dream of but don’t often achieve: making it to... The post Blind Wrestler with Autism Battles His Way to High School State Tournament appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Glenda Liner teaches kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders on the autism spectrum. The post Special Ed Teacher Visits Students Individually to Find Out How She Can Help Them appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

A street musician in Dublin performed "You've Got a Friend in Me" for a seven-year-old with autism on the train. A video of the performance, along with the child's reaction, quickly went viral. The post Street Musician Makes 7-Year-Old With Autism’s Day By Singing “You’ve Got A Fr…

"Children like A.V. don't need handcuffs or criminal charges — they need compassion, and an understanding of the needs of students with disabilities." The post Family Traumatized After Autistic 11-Year-Old Arrested and Jailed for Scratching Another Student appeared first on The Autism Site News. Sou…

Jenna tried offering Jerico similar products in hopes that he'd accept one, but he refused to eat any solid food except for that one brand of waffles. The post Company Gives Boy With Autism The Recipe To Their Discontinued Waffles Because It’s The Only Food He’ll Eat appeared first on The Auti…

“The question is not what you look at but what you see’’ Henry David Thoreau By Laura Brind Current data tells us that approximately 4 times as many boys are diagnosed with autism than girls. In respect of the International Women’s Day theme ‘choose to challenge’ this article explores how th…

We're so excited that the end of the pandemic is finally right around the corner. The post Celebrate with Us! Vaccine Rollouts Mark the Light at the End of the COVID-19 Tunnel appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

“I’m a relentless guy who goes on and on.” Xavier DeGroat By Ron Sandison Xavier DeGroat is motivated, authentic and relentless. These characteristics enabled him to build a strong resume and a celebrity contact list equivalent to a Hollywood Walk of Fame. Xavier has met former Presidents Obam…

Each box costs about $35 and is stocked with equipment that may be useful when a first responder interacts with someone with autism. The post Educators Provide Sensory Kits To First Responders To Help Serve Those With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Celebrity Alex Reid has been diagnosed with autism at the age of 45 and is using the diagnosis to positively influence others. The post Former MMA Fighter Alex Reid Discusses Autism Diagnosis: “I Can Understand Myself A Bit More” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Tackling an enormous athletic event such as a marathon or triathlon can be extremely daunting. Not only does... The post Triathlete with Autism Defying Expectations, Training to Complete Ironman World Championship appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Englebert Lau My name is Englebert, and I have a mild case of Asperger’s Syndrome. I made the comics below to help explain how someone with Asperger’s Syndrome might think differently compared to a neurotypical person. I’d like to share my some of my personal coping mechanisms for Asperger’s Sy…