He very easily could have told Colin he was busy, or to come back later, or any number of things, but he didn’t.Source: The Autism Site

“It was so amazing to see the smile on his face and just how excited he was."Source: The Autism Site

Autism is not a disease… it is a difference. My ribbon celebrates these differences by including words that I associate with who I am. Wen of Zen, cover image title “Autism Talking” Started in 2005 in an online forum for autistic people, Autistic Pride Day, June 18, is a day to cel…

This fascinating experiment was intended to gauge if and how bystanders intervene.Source: The Autism Site

The connection actually isn't that bizarre. The rotavirus targets insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas -- which are the same cells that are affected in people with Type 1 diabetes.Source: The Autism Site

By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I have an abacus in my basement. It’s got a wooden frame and is about the height of a Kindergartner. My late mother worked in the school system over 25 years and when the classroom updated their room, my mother took the abacus from the discard pile. When I walk by it t…

Any man can be a father, but it takes a special type of person to be a Dad. On this Father’s Day the Art of Autism shares a TedX talk by one of the most dynamic dads I know – KultureCity founder Dr. Julian Maha, a very special dad, who is creating environments around the world that are …

I live in Melbourne, Australia and have been exhibiting and selling my art since I was 8 years old.  I sculpt, draw and paint.  I love working with foam, pipe cleaners, clay, and plasticine.  I sew dresses for my 3 dimensional figures. My imagination, ideas and thoughts are always so busy in my m…

Only half of autistic people who commit suicide have a diagnosis of depression, and this study sheds some light on why that could be.Source: The Autism Site

There is no excuse for this type of abuse.Source: The Autism Site

After the 4-hour flight, the family and officials spent 3 hours searching before they learned Jack had been left at the airport in Crete.Source: The Autism Site

Even though the baby can't technically talk, he is still trying to have a full-blown conversation!Source: The Autism Site

The group of friends tried desperately to defend themselves before their entire night was completely ruined, but the aides weren’t having any of it.Source: The Autism Site

Ralph and his family were almost to the front of the line when they learned the Spider-Man ride had broken down.Source: The Autism Site