Christmas Tree Worker “Saves Christmas” For Mom And Son With Autism

Anyone who has kids knows how difficult it can be to complete…

How Autism Affects Social Skills and How You Can Help

Guest post by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. Most of us…

A Toolkit for Traveling with Autism

Guest post by Shannon Tollman, BA. In the Netflix show Love on…

How Can Teachers Include Autistic Students In The Classroom?

Guest post by Ava Wadaby. Autism can pose different challenges to a…

Pandemic Yields Unexpected Discovery in Autism Therapy Study

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many unexpected consequences, the majority of which…

Amazing Barber Turns Haircut Into a Game for Young Boy with Autism

A mom recently turned to Instagram to brag on her son’s barber,…

Navigating the Safety Concerns of Children with Autism

Guest post by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA (Hons), Dip. Many children on…

Study Shows that Puppets Increase Engagement and Learning for Kids with ASD

Puppets are great fun for many children, but a new study shows…

What is Autistic Burnout?

Guest post by Andréas RB Deolinda, BA, BSc. Have you ever reached…

Understanding the Difference Between Social Anxiety Disorder and Autism

Guest post by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. It is well-known…

Autism and Picky Eating: Why Do Children on Spectrum Struggle with Food?

Guest post by Andréas RB Deolinda, BA, BSc It is quite common…

Person-First Language Is Great Until It’s Not. Here’s Why Many People on the Spectrum Don’t Use It

Person-first language (e.g. “person with autism” instead of “autistic person”) has always…

Self-Dissolving Cracker Makes Swallowing Easier for People Struggling with Dysphagia

Roughly 10 million adults in the United States struggle with dysphagia, the…

New Banking App Teaches People with Autism How to Make Transactions Securely

One of the scariest parts of becoming an adult is learning to…

What Triggers Autism Meltdowns?

Guest post by Yolande Loftus, BA, LLB If you are familiar with…

Study Shows Age 6 May Be a Turning Point for Most Autistic Children, Requiring Extra Support

New research shows that age six is a time when parents, educators,…

Restaurant Goes Above and Beyond to Accommodate Autistic Girl and Others Like Her

Hannah Joy was at The Greenbrier restaurant in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on a…

Student with Autism Posts Handwritten Letter on LinkedIn Asking Employers to Give Him a Chance

Due to a shortage of vocational training, inadequate support with job placement,…

Special Ed Teacher Visits Students Individually to Find Out How She Can Help Them

Teachers are a special breed, but some teachers are truly one-of-a-kind. Such…