After a difficult day, this little boy with autism was acting out…until one stranger made a huge difference.Source: The Autism Site

After his son with severe autism struggled with job training programs, Dad did something big to help.Source: The Autism Site

A widely used technique for identifying subtypes of neurons in the brain may be flawed, and may have provided incorrect tallies of a key neuron type in autism. These new findings call into question some of the evidence supporting a popular theory of autism, and may have implications for other fields…

This new BBC drama is coming to TVs!Source: The Autism Site

Tara Lazar (rhymes with bazaar) is a creative mother of two who writes quirky, humorous children’s books−picture books and middle school novels−that kids (and adults) love. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2010 and she has lost feeling in her feet and legs. She’s a woman who …

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A new strain of mice carries large mutations that more closely mimic the genetic variations seen in some people with autism than do two previously created strains. Together, the mouse models may help researchers understand autism and test new treatments for the condition. The mice either lack a copy…

Seeing attention problems, irritability, and aggression? This could be one reason why…Source: The Autism Site

While driving, this woman noticed something strange…so she jumped in.Source: The Autism Site

There are people who, because  of their disabilities or old age, may have a hard time not just walking but also getting a good feel of the ground while taking steps. They may not get the right response mechanism from their feet, which may make them think that their steps are not really landing …

After a difficult day, this little boy with autism was acting out…until one stranger made a huge difference.Source: The Autism Site

After his son with severe autism struggled with job training programs, Dad did something big to help.Source: The Autism Site

A new test claims to assess a child’s risk of autism based on abnormal folds in the placenta, and is being offered to pediatricians in the U.S. But with little evidence to support its use, experts say the test is premature and unethical. Yale University researcher Harvey Kliman introduced the Placen…

“I’ve noticed as Eric has aged, he is seen less and less as an actual person. Which is why he is no longer pitied. To them, he’s no longer a sentient human being. He is seen more and more as a thing. Eric IS a person. “ By Lori Pollard As a young child, my son Eric was quie…