Almost every person with a hearing impairment wears a hearing aid. However, in a group setting or a public place, it is not easy to differentiate between background noise and the main source of sound. For example, at a train station, an announcement for the next train may not be heard very clearly b…

Scientists have trained an algorithm to recognize the characteristics of autism genes. The program has pegged more than 2,000 new genes to the condition1. The list, published 1 August in Nature, could help researchers trace the molecular pathways that underlie autism. It could also help them wade th…

Steve Silberman ASAN Ally of the Year talks about the making of Neurotribes, now out in paperback, and the future of the autism community. He will be a Keynote Speaker at the Love and Autism Conference in San Diego. By Debra Muzikar  What was your impetus for writing NeuroTribes? Since I answer …

by April Griffin As far back as I can remember I felt more comfortable around male peers. I have a lot of interests that tend to be male orientated and find them easier to converse with. My generation had strong gender roles and I felt compelled to rebel against them. April Griffin “ExhaleR…

The computer mouse is designed in such a way that moving it and clicking its buttons require some fine motor skills. For amputees who wear prosthetics, not having fine motor skills can be an obstacle in working efficiently with a computer. To make the process of interacting with a computer using a m…

How can you connect with a child on the spectrum through play? Courtney Peters, a licensed BCBA, shares some tips!Source: The Autism Site

Gwen is a creative, successful and intelligent young woman, making her way in the world as an artist. As a child, however, she wished to hide away and go unnoticed. From an early age, she felt different from other children, and worked hard to cover up parts of her personality by pretending to be ‘no…

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Anxiety is hard enough to overcome on its own - for children and adults on the autism spectrum, getting help can be even harder. There's hope, however, and ways to manage and overcome anxiety with autism. Source: The Autism Site

Well there goes our breakfast...Source: The Autism Site

With the new school year in session, it’s especially important to regulate sleep in students. In this month’s ASAT feature, Lauren Schnell, MA, BCBA, offers insight on a variety of approaches parents can take to address sleep disturbances in their kids with autism. To learn more about AS…

Every parent wants their child to succeed in school. The definition of success may differ from parent to parent, but most would agree that they want their child to get good grades, demonstrate good behavior and make friends. These desires are no different for parents who have children with developme…

Sometimes our learners don’t comply with instructions simply because they don’t fully understand what we are asking of them. At times, I find myself making the error of using too many words when I give directions, especially if I’m in a rush during a transition. For instance, I might say “Grab your …

Many classroom teachers are required to take data on the behavior of their students. However, this can feel like a daunting task given the many things teachers are trying to do simultaneously throughout the day! PLACHECK is a simple way to measure group behavior in the classroom for engagement or at…