Until now, we've just been hoping nonverbal people can understand us. But now we may be able to measure that.Source: The Autism Site

This piece was originally posted at www.aba-interventions.com.  Reduce the amount of words used to explain yourself. During early learning, instead of “Tommy, I need you to pick up the green ball from under the table” try “pick up the ball.”   Be concrete…

The lack of adult autism supports didn’t stop Becca Lory from creating what she needs. Here is the beginning of her journey with an Emotional Support Animal. By Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS As a woman diagnosed on the spectrum in adulthood, I struggle to find autism supports, period. But I am not alo…

Nearly half of adults with autism will experience clinical depression in their lifetime, according to our new research published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. Depression can have devastating consequences for individuals with autism, including a loss of previously learned skills, grea…

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Founder of Otsimo credits his autistic brother Alper for company’s success. By Hasan Zafer Elcik My younger brother Alper was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 years old. When I bought my first smartphone in 2009, I noticed Alper had a special interest in smart devices. At that time, my br…

"It occurred to me that a circle of women, with a mission, can save the world."Source: The Autism Site

First of all, it's a personality construct, not a disorder.Source: The Autism Site

Evan stands close to a teacher who is supervising recess while the other children play. Sometimes Evan paces back and forth, flaps his hands and recites lines from the television show “SpongeBob SquarePants” to himself. Other times, he pretends that he is a ninja fighting an imaginary adversary, or …

The doctors informed Holly and Rodney that R.J would never say, “I love you” or participate in sports. By Ron Sandison On March 2nd I met Holly Robinson Peete at the 78th Annual Michigan Council of Exceptional Children Conference (MCEC) in Grand Rapids. I presented a breakout secession on Practical …

"It's the kind of thing that you really hope you never really need to use," said one parent.Source: The Autism Site

Tom D’Eri is the COO/Co-Founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, a social enterprise that employs individuals with autism for 80% of their staff in a premium car wash business. Tom and his team have developed one of the first operationally proven and financially viable businesses dedicated to employing peop…

This Army-themed party got a big boost thanks to these amazing soldiers!Source: The Autism Site

Her mom said that "she looked like she'd been in a car crash, not at school."Source: The Autism Site