By Scott Norman Rosenthal “The Malingerer Goes to the Movies,” (a Dis-Ability Coming-Out poem, for Colin Kempner, and Judith Wright) 1. You’re sitting there, and it’s getting harder to breathe. It feels as if a little man, like a gnome, has crept up the back of your seat, and dropped a net in…

A new web-based statistical tool could help researchers limit the number of control animals they use — by enabling them to repurpose data collected in other studies. The strategy could make it easier to detect traits that distinguish wildtype mice from those with mutations in autism-linked genes. Th…

"I hope all children in his classroom, all children in all schools, for no one to be placed in a closet because of a behavioral issue." The post Student with Autism Reportedly Locked in “Closet” for Hours After Acting Out in Class appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autis…

Ryan's letter has gone viral, and thousands of people have reached out to offer advice, mentorship, and job opportunities. The post Student with Autism Posts Handwritten Letter on LinkedIn Asking Employers to Give Him a Chance appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Children born by cesarean delivery (C-section) appear to have a slightly increased chance of having autism, but the procedure itself does not underlie the association, a new study suggests. More likely, the link stems from environmental and genetic factors that contribute to both the need for a C-se…

Northern Pictures is looking for single autistic people and couples for a new U.S. documentary about autism and dating. Email production@northernpictures.com.au See flyer below. Source: The Art of Autism

Drowning is a real risk for those with autism. Nearly a third of parents with children on the... The post Australian Program Teaches Kids with Autism How to Swim and Stay Safe on the Water appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Spirit Airlines requires all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a mask, regardless of medical issues. The post 4-Year-Old With Autism Removed from Plane for Not Wearing Mask Despite Medical Exemption appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The committee tasked with coordinating autism research and services across government agencies in the United States has not met since July 2019, leaving advocates and agencies unsupported during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) usually meets at least twice …

We’ve all been enjoying a picturesque trail, breathing in the smells of nature and enjoying the escape, when... The post 20-Year-Old with Autism Spends Nearly 600-Straight Days Completely Clearing His Favorite Park of Trash appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel In many countries, driving is a rite of passage, but some people will always struggle with driving if they drive at all. I was fourteen when I went to see the first Fast and the Furious movie at the theatre with a few kids from school. Would Los Angeles…

About a decade ago, Carlos Parras started to suspect that autism researchers had overlooked something important — a peculiarly shaped cell called an oligodendrocyte. Most autism research focused on neurons, the cells that make up the bulk of the brain and exchange signals with one another and the re…

People with visual impairment have very limited access to the outdoors, especially when it comes to activities like hiking. Hiking trails typically are uneven and sometimes treacherous, proving to be unsafe. In addition, blind people are unable to read signage available because they are usually not …

Max, Teacher Harriet's nephew, is a new, recurring character on the show and is easily overwhelmed by certain stimuli, including loud sounds, bright lights, and uncomfortable fabrics. The post Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Is Introducing A New Character With Autism appeared first on The Autism S…