100% of donations to the Feed Thy Neighbor campaign will go to feed hungry people in the areas hardest hit by COVID-19. The post Chris Pratt Partners with GreaterGood to Support Food Banks and Feed the Hungry appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

“The remarkable abilities of the artist with autism surface because of their autism, not in spite of it.” Darold Treffert, M.D. The Art of Autism mourns the death of Dr. Darold Treffert. Dr. Treffert was a psychiatrist and researcher who specialized in autism, hyperlexia, and savant syndrome. He c…

“For the first time, we have scientific research that shows how beneficial cats can be for families of children with ASD.” The post Scientists Find Adopting A Shelter Cat Can Help Kids With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Kevin Degidon https://kevindegidonspectrumart.weebly.com Kevin is a versatile artist who works in various art forms including: • Acrylic painting • Book illustration • Sculpture • Interactive art • Installation artwork • Writing Source: The Art of Autism

Studies show people with anorexia are more likely to be autistic. Experts believe the two disorders may have similar causes. The post Studies Investigate the Mysterious Link Between Anorexia and Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Roland Bühlmann About pinhole photography Pinhole photography is one of my favorite interests; the other is music. I play guitar and several other instruments and I record and produce my own music. I learned both special interests an an autodidactic. A third interest is reading books (criminal st…

By Kris McElroy The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year while also being one of the most difficult for me. I love the decorations, music, and lights of the holiday season, but I struggle with sensory overload, crowds, and the social expectations and requirements of holiday gatheri…

It looks like part of the tree, but it may actually be hundreds of tiny insects. The post Homeowners Warned Of Small Brown Masses That Could Actually Be A Sack Of Insect Eggs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Nera Birch Knitting is one of my special interests. I learned to knit when I was in second grade, but due to abusive situations all of my life, I wasn’t allowed to pursue it the way I wanted, until now. I have very quickly become obsessed with it, as one tends to do with an autistic special inter…

Mahlia Amatina was 31 years old when she was diagnosed with autism. Now, an abstract artist, Mahlia uses... The post Woman with Autism Creates ‘Neurodiverse’ Abstract Art appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The Matchsellers is an animated poem about Tommy a veteran who finds himself homeless and begging on the streets of London. Poem by Dr. Ian C. Hale Animated by Gary Jesch Compiled by Keri Bowers The point I hoped to convey in the animation is that the sad remnants of war, and the lack of peace, ar…

Many kids look forward to their annual meeting with Santa Claus to update him on their preferred presents,... The post Silent Santa Programs Give Children with Sensory Issues a Peaceful Way to Meet Father Christmas appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Grace Falleur sits towards the front of her math class. Her teacher is deep in a lesson on... The post 14-Year-Old Grace Falleur Has Autism and is ‘Smarter Than Anyone Knew’ appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Many parents are concerned about what will happen to their children with autism when they’re no longer around... The post Former NFL Player and His Wife Creating Independent Living Home for Sons with Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site