Autism Diagnostic Criteria Needs to Be Adjusted for People with Genetic Conditions, Study Shows
Diagnostic criteria for autism has changed slightly over the years as experts learn more about the condition and the way...
Category : Autism
29-Year-Old Becomes One of First American Lawmakers with Autism
As we see the demographics among lawmakers start to change to better match the demographics throughout the country, one group...
17-Year-Old Creates Puzzle Piece Project in Honor of Sister with Autism
What started as a high school senior’s project has blossomed into a fundraising campaign for local schools. Haley Cuthbert, age...
Analysis of Plural Personal Pronoun Use May Help Diagnose Autism in Girls
Various analyses of the language use of different demographics have shown that different people all use language differently. If you...
Nurse Adopts Man With Autism So He Can Get A Heart Transplant
As you can imagine, there is a lot that goes on behind-the-scenes when it comes to any type of organ...
Mother of Nonverbal Daughter with Autism Starts Clothing Line to Help Families Like Hers
Presents are all wrapped up in a bow, but a new kids clothing company is also wrapping up the gift...
California Sheriff’s Office Set to Finish Autism Training for All of Its 1,150-Plus Deputies
We’ve all heard stories about police encounters with autistic individuals going very wrong. Many law enforcement agencies have taken the...
The Incredible Friendship Between A Boy And His Autism Service Dog
There is no friendship cuter than the friendship that exists between a kid and their dog. These friendships are rooted...
12-Year-Old Girl with Autism Writes Book About Coping with COVID-19
Parents can often become overwhelmed when their children with autism have a hard time with certain tasks. With her mother’s...
McDonald’s Donates Car And Presents To Family With Autistic Son
We all would like to do something nice, but not all of us are in a position to give someone...
Alternative Baseball Program Offers Support and Socialization For People on Autism Spectrum
Taylor Duncan was diagnosed with autism at a young age. When he was 13 years old, he was shunned by...
New Nature Trail at New York State Park Aims to Bring the Outdoors to Those with Autism
The outdoors are a good place to rejuvenate, reset, and find peace of mind. A state park in New York...
Bakery Raises $10,000 For Autism Society Through Hot Cocoa Bombs
You may have noticed the hot chocolate bomb trend that spread like wildfire at the start of the 2020 holiday...
Four-Year-Old with Autism is Brought Out of His ‘Own Little World’ with the Help of Caring Family Dog
Four-year-old Leon Kirby-Bulner has autism and struggles to communicate. He never showed a true connection or interest in other people...
Boy with Autism and Medical Conditions Turned Away from Indigo for Refusing to Wear a Mask
Masks are important to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as we work hard as a society to contain the virus...
6-Year-Old Blind Boy With Autism Meets Santa For The First Time
Christmas is one of those holidays that brings joy and excitement to everyone, regardless if you’re a child or not....
Inspired By His Brother, Man Cycles Across the Country to Raise Money for Autism Organization
Most of us love our siblings and would do a lot of things to help them out. Would we ride...
Dad Built A ‘Blockbuster Video’ Inside His Home For His Autistic Son
You may not realize this, but there are only two Blockbuster video stores left in the world. It seems as...
High School Students Created A Coloring Book To help Educate Kids About The Pandemic
In California, a group of high school students got busy creating a coloring book. They wanted to help children understand...
Speech Pathologist Writes Stories To Help Children With Autism Understand Coronavirus
It can be challenging to teach children about the changing world, especially now that we are in the middle of...