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Celebrate with Us! Vaccine Rollouts Mark the Light at the End of the COVID-19 Tunnel

GreaterGood and our supporters have spent an entire year supporting frontline workers…

Educators Provide Sensory Kits To First Responders To Help Serve Those With Autism

When things get out of control or medical emergencies begin, it can…

Former MMA Fighter Alex Reid Discusses Autism Diagnosis: “I Can Understand Myself A Bit More”

Those with autism often struggle to be understood by neurotypical people. Often,…

Triathlete with Autism Defying Expectations, Training to Complete Ironman World Championship

Tackling an enormous athletic event such as a marathon or triathlon can…

Mom Struggles to Find Housing for Autistic Teen Son After Residential Program Shuts Down

Tiffany Williams is the mother of a teenage son with autism. Her…

As Winter Storms Plague Southern States, GreaterGood Is Helping Where It’s Needed Most

In the wake of the winter storms in the south, you and…

Study Finds That Educating Neurotypical People About Autism May Reduce Misconceptions and Encourage Social Inclusion

Teens and adults with autism can often find socializing a bit difficult,…

Teen With Autism Falls in Love With Baking Brownies During the Pandemic

During the past year living in a pandemic, many people have turned…

Community Comes Together to Help Autistic Boy Who Will Only Eat Discontinued Waffle Brand

Many children with autism struggle with food aversions and sensitivities to specific…

IT Company with More Than 200 Employees on the Autism Spectrum Looks to Hire More

When people with autism finish school and try to find work, it…

Mental Health Professionals Responding to Police Calls Made No Arrests in the Past Six Months

At the height of the pandemic, when tensions and fear were already…

Lighting Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial Honors the 400,000 Lives Lost to COVID-19 in the U.S.

On the evening of Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, 400 lights were lit…

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…

29-Year-Old Becomes One of First American Lawmakers with Autism

As we see the demographics among lawmakers start to change to better…

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…

Analysis of Plural Personal Pronoun Use May Help Diagnose Autism in Girls

Various analyses of the language use of different demographics have shown that…

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…

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…

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…

The Incredible Friendship Between A Boy And His Autism Service Dog

There is no friendship cuter than the friendship that exists between a…