Now Dale visits hospitals disguised as Spiderman too.Source: The Autism Site

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Megan talks about the need for people to be more tolerant of meltdowns. By Megan Amodeo I love being an autistic mother. I love having three daughters. I love my unique and quirky family. I am a generally happy and positive person. I try not to let life’s problems bring me down. On rare occasions, h…

Girls with autism traits have fewer problems with social communication than boys do early on, but their skills worsen by adolescence, a new study suggests1. The researchers looked at social traits of autism in the general population, rather than in children diagnosed with autism. Girls have fewer of…

How to know if it's an attention-seeking behavior...and how to deal with it.Source: The Autism Site

About half of people with autism have a tendency to elope. Here's what you can do to prepare for it in advance.Source: The Autism Site

Summer is here! Before I tell you about the great summer program at Autistry I want to celebrate and congratulate our students who have successfully found employment. This is a tough job market where even entry level positions often require college degrees. Though Autistry does not formally provide …

A combination of two microscope techniques enables researchers to make detailed 3-D videos of cells and their structures inside live animals1. The researchers built a custom microscope that combines both methods to produce clear, crisp images. The microscope captures and records images quickly enoug…

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Started in 2005 in an online forum for autistic people, Autistic Pride Day is a day to celebrate neurodiversity. It is also about shifting views from the paradigm of “disease” to “difference.” The Art of Autism would love if you would share  what you are proud of? Please…

The best part? They did it all for free.Source: The Autism Site

"He was being loud. He was flapping his hands. He was jumping. But he was happy."Source: The Autism Site

Photo of Bruce Campbell and Fandemic Tour CEO John Macaluso As a geeky lover of pop culture, what’s more fun than getting to be around and interact with some of your favorite celebrities? Or how about seeing the artists who create your favorite comics?  What about experiencing some great panels on p…

Young people with autism have more psychiatric and medical conditions than do their typical peers or those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests1. The early onset of these problems suggests they do not stem solely from a lifetime of poor healthcare, says lead res…