It's not uncommon for people on the spectrum to have another disorder. Here are eight they may experience.Source: The Autism Site

Certain regions of the brain’s bumpy shell become unusually thick and convoluted over time in children with autism, suggests a new study1. The findings hint that the brain expansion known to occur in infants and toddlers with autism continues throughout their childhood. In the past decade, numerous …

Think of a 1 in 68 prevalence number in a nation of 318.9 million, then take the working ages between 18-69 and then enact the 75-85% unemployment number… By Michael John Carley Over the last five years, many new non-profits (and for-profits with consciences) have formed to answer the 75-85% u…

A statement released by an influential panel of doctors has stirred a great deal of controversy.Source: The Autism Site

Kendra is my hero. In May 2015 for a dress up party, she didn’t want to be dressed up so I drew a cat’s mustache on her face. She didn’t appreciate it very much and scrubbed her face all day. Afterwards, she liked to draw cat mustaches on her mum (me) or herself for fun. Last Sunda…

A widely used diagnostic test for autism can reliably distinguish the condition from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but not always. Relying solely on the test results can send clinicians down the wrong path, warns a new study. The findings highlight key differences in social behavi…

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Forget Disney World—the Ellen Show is where dreams REALLY come true!Source: The Autism Site

It's not uncommon for people on the spectrum to have another disorder. Here are eight they may experience.Source: The Autism Site

“You’re autistic?” By Leanne Libas The first thing most people say when I disclose my autism is, “Really?! You don’t look autistic.” I have a love-and-hate relationship with that particular phrase. I love the reactions I receive from those who perceive me as a “normal person.” I …

For some pregnant women, taking the nutritional supplement carnitine may lower the risk of having a child with autism, a new mouse study suggests. Previous studies have hinted at a link between autism and a common genetic defect that prevents the body from synthesizing carnitine. The new findings, p…

“We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” –Franklin D. Roosevelt. By Lamar Hardwick Fear is a funny thing. It is not easily defined. Fear can present itself in different ways for different people. Fear is universal, but fear isn’t uniform. Perhaps that’s why it is so difficult to get a grasp on how…

What this restaurant owner just did for his employee with autism is so awesome!Source: The Autism Site

Forget Disney World—the Ellen Show is where dreams REALLY come true!Source: The Autism Site