"I don't want to have to apologize for my son; I am so proud of him. But sometimes I feel so small and think I have to."Source: The Autism Site

Lilia Iakoucheva starts her work day with a 5-mile run through a San Diego canyon. On weekends she tacks on a few extra miles and does yoga on the beach. These excursions are milder versions of the pastimes of her youth: sky-diving, paraskiing and backpacking in the mountains with grizzly bears. Iak…

Malcolm Wang breaks down the process of submitting to a public gallery in easy to implement steps. By Malcolm WangThis month I’m the featured artist at the Novi Civic Center public gallery in Novi, Michigan. This is my third year exhibiting there. I have thirty-five photos from my new portf…

This teacher's baffling attempt to restore order led to detention. In the county jail.Source: The Autism Site

Headphones and a movie just weren't working. So Delta flight attendant Amanda Amburgy tried something completely different.Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen Leary I feel like for years I held my breath excitedly for Autism Awareness Month. I got excited for April 2nd every year. I could barely contain my excitement. I wanted to find some way to be a part of Autism Awareness Month. I did TV interviews or blog posts. It didn’t matter as long …

Children in families with a history of brain conditions are at increased odds of being autistic, a large study in Sweden suggests1. The more closely related the family members with these conditions, the greater the child’s chances of having autism. Other studies have reported similar trends: A child…

By Jacquelyn Marquette, Ph.D.For World Autism Month 2019, I want to shine a light on persons on the Autism Spectrum (AS) who rely upon a greater need for supports. Many of these individuals have strengths and talents, yet they are often ignored and turned away from resources such as supported empl…

A hospital in California came up with a great idea to help reduce anxiety for young kids before surgery. Source: The Autism Site

Erin got her service dog, Gauge, about four years ago.Source: The Autism Site

“The repetitiveness of baseball and the repetitiveness of autism go hand in hand.” Reggie Sanders, Kansas City Royals By Ron Sandison Nadia Khalil who was the parent of a two-year-old daughter, Sarene, knew her younger child Tarik’s milestones were delayed. Tarik unlike his sister…

Love this idea!Source: The Autism Site

The doll is intended to teach kids about empathy and diversity.Source: The Autism Site

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