Benjamin was nonverbal until he was 5 years old, when something special happened.Source: The Autism Site

What I learned from watching The Dating Game, The Bachelor, and Beauty and the Geek By Tom Iland Do you watch reality TV shows?  How about reality TV dating shows?  Growing up with autism, ever since elementary school, I wanted to have a girlfriend.  I usually relied on movies or TV s…

Oliver and his parents had requested he not be given the medication because he'd had adverse reactions in the past.Source: The Autism Site

"The only thing we were surprised by was how potentially strong a relationship there was. To put it colloquially, it blew our minds."Source: The Autism Site

By Daniel Docherty I am enamoured with the *pulchritudinious art form that is singing and I am an avid writer in my spare time. Singing is my main passion. I aspire to one day be a professional singer. My prefered genre of singing is classical/opera and swing. I take immense influence from some of …

His dad was a bit confused when the police showed up! Source: The Autism Site

By Nils Skudra Last year’s premiere of the first season of The Good Doctor, starring Freddie Highmore as autistic surgical resident Shaun Murphy, drew widespread acclaim among many viewers for its realistic depiction of the strengths and challenges associated with being on the autism spectrum, which…

Bean has autism and sensory issues and will only eat peanut butter and jelly on English muffins and a select few other foods.Source: The Autism Site

By Daniel M. Jones I am Daniel. I am autistic and an advocate for autism with over 58K YouTube subscribers trying to help the world understand about autism. I have made this video on symptoms of aspergers, to help people. Daniel’s Bio: Daniel M. Jones is an international best selling author, multi…

Staff said they need to see paperwork for service animals, which goes against the Americans with Disabilities Act.Source: The Autism Site

By Allison Hill A few weeks ago Taylor Swift invited us to her concert and backstage to meet her.  We were so excited to get to thank her for Reid, Jacob’s service dog, in person.  Reid has changed Jacob’s life and our family life so so much.  I don’t think that she …

What a sweet story!Source: The Autism Site

More than 40 people wrote in asking Ellen to put Ben on her show.Source: The Autism Site

By Kimberly Gerry Tucker The children who visit me always ask to look for treasures with me. I am more than happy to oblige. I have shoe boxes filled with treasures: sparkly rocks, cracked hollow geodes, rocks shaped by nature like hearts, and the odd sterling silver half dollar; among other things.…