We could all stand to be a little kinder to each other.Source: The Autism Site

When her son Jacob told her he wanted to be a chef, she set out to make it happen for him. A year later, look at them go!Source: The Autism Site

Ron Sandison interviews Dr. Paula Kluth, consultant, author, advocate and independent consultant What inspired you to study special education in college? My high school started welcoming students with more complex needs when I was a senior. I approached the teacher to volunteer and work in her c…

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A new assemblage of tools precisely gauges a baby’s physiological response to sights, sounds and tactile stimuli all at once1. Researchers could use the system to study responses to social stimuli, such as facial expressions, speech and caresses, that may be altered in babies with autism. They could…

Big tech companies want to hire for this position, and they'd prefer people with autism.Source: The Autism Site

"There are days I come home and cry because of things I have to deal with... But I do this job because I CARE."Source: The Autism Site

The United States has approved, for the first time, a compound derived from marijuana to treat certain types of epilepsy. The ruling may spell good news for autism research. The approval of Epidiolex, the new drug, will require a change in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of marijua…

Papers in medical journals go through rigorous peer review and meticulous data analysis. Yet many of these articles are missing a key piece of information: the financial ties of the authors. Nearly two-thirds of the 100 physicians who rake in the most money from 10 device manufacturers failed to dis…

It's scary how many foods glyphosates have been found in!Source: The Autism Site

Parents are now arguing that the homeowners' association is in violation of federal and state fair housing laws.Source: The Autism Site

By: Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates & HI-STEP Co-Author of POWER-Solving Curriculum “Mom and Dad, can Emma come over to play?” “Do you want to play together at recess?” “Can I ride bikes with Noah?” “We want to go the movies later, is that okay?” “I’m meeting my …

The international manual of conditions now includes a diagnostic code for Angelman syndrome — which may enable scientists to systematically collect information about the syndrome. They may, for example, be able to track the effects of certain treatments or the average lifespan of people with the syn…

By Stephie King Are you one of those readers who devours material about autism with a dry well of content to drink from? Check out some of the books loved by autistic creator, Lizzie, as well as her own contribution to the book pile. A new book project is looming on the horizon of completion you may…