TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. by W.E.Powers A seven-year-old girl sits in her tree house mending a Barbie who has just suffered catastrophic injuries. Plastic army men, following the orders of her two young…

Drumming helps improve rhythm and dexterity, but could it improve social interactions too? Source: The Autism Site

By Morgan Giosa What do I think of when I think of the phrase “outside the box”? I think of a desire – be it intentionally or not – to go against the grain in a creative process which might deviate from conventionally acceptable norms. I think of the painting technique my art…

"No more Velcro. No more stuffing your feet into shoes. Step in unobstructed, be empowered, and live your story as it is meant to be told."Source: The Autism Site

Care-taking is good for you, when it’s not overwhelming and a chicken can provide an "un-anxious example of how to live without worry."Source: The Autism Site

The crime took place mere weeks after the center opened its doors.Source: The Autism Site

By Baylie Nixon Since my first post to “The Art of Autism,” I was requested to write another article about how I was diagnosed and how I found out roughly a decade later of said diagnosis. In my last entry, I mentioned I was diagnosed as a toddler, but found out about my diagnosis when I was a teena…

If you’ve met one person who is a runner, you’ve met one person who is a runner. By Tracey Cohen Without a doubt, running, like autism, can be full of challenge, even painful at times. But the willingness to embrace difficulty is giving oneself the opportunity to flourish, to live a fulf…

American Airlines has gotten top scores for their disability accommodations, but it's obvious that not all their employees are on the same page.Source: The Autism Site

The thief didn't realize that the whole community would be up in arms. Source: The Autism Site

"We're not trying to get the kid in trouble. We just want him to bring it back."Source: The Autism Site

Jacob worked hard all week just to be able to say, "Hi, Taylor!" when he met the superstar.Source: The Autism Site

Tyler and Annabella even won an award for a job well done.Source: The Autism Site

Don't lose your dinosaur. Ever.Source: The Autism Site