Is self-care as an autistic important? Listen to what Living Positively Autistic columnist, Becca Lory, has to say about the why you must make it a priority. By Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS Here are the highlights of Becca’s video: What is self-care? In health care: it is any necessary human regulat…

“Eli is such a kind caring Boy, always giving such beautiful smiles to Nana and Grandad!” We’re all smiles because of you, Eli, the Great! Welcome to the Mighty League: Would you like us to feature your superhero and send a certificate? Have you seen our FREE autistic hero comics…

There’s nothing better than a good book. And when a children’s book is smart, clever, and can captivate my adult heart, I’m excited to share it with my network. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures is all that and more. Written by Julia Finley Mosca and published by the boutique publis…

By Megan Amodeo What happens after the diagnosis? You may feel relief immediately after you and your family receive a diagnosis. I know I was incredibly relieved after both of my daughters were diagnosed. It solidified my suspicions and took away the burden of not knowing what to do or how to help m…

By Robert Watkins Portrayals of autism in popular media have, more often than not, depicted autism from a neurotypical perspective. From relatively early portrayals, such as the films Rain Man and Temple Grandin, to more recent films like The Imitation Game and Life Animated. Even Netflix’s va…

The need for helpful autism resources is ongoing at every stage of an autistic individual’s development. It’s important to stay ahead of your child’s (or student’s) needs so you are ready to shift direction or take on a new course of action. The ultimate goal is that we find the people, programs and…

By Zuma Ayriyan, Splash of Teal Over the years, I’ve had several moms of children with autism ask me how to approach parties with their kiddos ~ specifically birthday parties. So today I want to share some practical tips on how to plan a party and prepare your child for the big day. My son Ale…

Tom Iland was diagnosed with autism at age 13. Life has not been easy, and he has worked hard to meet many of his goals, including driving, living on his own, graduating from college and having a girlfriend. In his first book he shares insights and things he’s learned through experience to help othe…

“My beautiful two-and-a-half-year-old daughter was so excited to get in this bouncy castle. I was so proud of her. she stayed in there for over 3 hours!” “Boing..boing…boing!” We are proud of you too Super Madi! Welcome to the Mighty League: Would you like us to featur…

By Rory Scholl As an actor and writer in New York it’s only natural that stability in my life is not a thing. I have moved from one room to another and bounced from Brooklyn to Queens and to tons of places in Manhattan before I became roommates with Dylan. I had to make a quick getaway fast from a p…

With schools starting earlier and earlier, summers are getting shorter and shorter. And this one was certainly fast and furious. But we managed many new projects, exciting excursions, and the launch of two new programs. The Autistry Comprehensive Adult Program (ACAP) began this summer. ACAP is comp…

By Trisha Katkin Inclusion is the method of teaching students with disabilities in a general education classroom. Many school districts strongly believe in a foundation of inclusion for all students. Although it is not a new concept, many struggle with meeting the diverse needs of their students in …

More autistic voices than ever were represented at the national Autism Society Conference this summer. Self-advocates are stepping up and taking center stage to talk about their experiences and offer advice worth hearing and taking to heart. The Autism Society Conference does a great job at being in…

By Lydia Wayman As an autistic advocate and writer, I’ve read most autism books available in the English language. Since autism is so different in each individual, I only see snippets of my experience in most of them. My favorite reads take me inside the author’s world through their writing an…