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Hospital room with 3 hospital beds
Science Blog
10.10.2018

ATN@Work: Easing clinic visits for kids with autism

Our Autism Treatment Network center in Los Angeles has proven tips for ensuring a more successful medical visit for you and your child  By
Doctors hands holding a DNA model
Science Blog
10.10.2018

ATN@Work: Personalizing hospital care for children with autism

A Q&A with the lead author of an Autism Treatment Network study that helped develop a model program for tailoring in-patient care to support kids
“My child needs to be admitted to the hospital. How can I help them cope with an inpatient stay How can I explain their needs to the staff”
Science Blog
10.10.2018

ATN@Work: Improving emergency care for children with autism

A Q&A with the authors of a new Autism Treatment Network study focused on improving emergency care for children who have autism As many of our
Outside of an emergency room
News
10.9.2018

This hospital is creating an autism-friendly emergency room

An Orlando hospital is piloting a new program to reduce stress for children with autism when they visit the emergency room.
silhouette of a mom holding her child in the air
Blog
10.9.2018

Single mom on the spectrum raising a child with autism

This blog post was written by photographer Rebekah McClelland, a mom on the autism spectrum with two sons that have high functioning autism.
a group of girls with long black hair and their arms in the air
Science Blog
10.9.2018

Girls, genes and autism

An Autism Speaks fellowship launched Dr. Tychele Turner's groundbreaking research on the genetics of autism in girls and women. Learn more.
a group of girls with long black hair and their arms in the air
Blog
10.9.2018

The invisible girls on the autism spectrum

Catherine, who was diagnosed with a ASD at 31, writes about her autism misdiagnosis, BPD and autism, and helping her niece get a proper autism
woman looking at a body of water
Blog
10.9.2018

Autism in adult women: 'You don't seem autistic to me'

Autism in women may be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Read about one autistic woman's journey and what she hopes for the future of autistic women.
kids swinging, non verbal child
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

My child is nonverbal. Anything new that might help him communicate better?

Today, parents and therapists have many new applications and devices that support a child’s nonverbal communication.
Mother feeding her young child
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Helping Families with Feeding Issues

This is a post by the authors of Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P Guide to Exploring Feeding Behavior in children with autism.
a piece of bread with fruit on top to make a smiley face
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Autism and food aversions: 7 Ways to help a picky eater

Autism often goes hand in hand with food aversions; an expert provides strategies for gently expanding a narrow diet.
Smoothie bowl with fruit toppings
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

How to stop teen’s progression from chubby to obese

Click here to see how pediatric psychologists Wendy Ward and Elizabeth Pulliam answer a question about autism and overeating and physical fitness.
Steak Dinner with a side of vegetables
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Autism and Obesity

Click here to see how pediatric psychologists Wendy Ward and Elizabeth Pulliam answer a questions about a minimally verbal child with autism that
colorful salad in a bowl on a table
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Parent Needs Help: 4-year-old with Autism Won’t Eat Solid Foods

Click here to see how Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg. answers a question about a child with autism who does not eat solid food.
Stethoscope and pen on a medical chart
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

How Can We Stem Weight Gain Related to Behavioral Meds for Autism?

Our son has developed diabetes, and we know it’s from the weight he gained since starting behavioral medicines. We’ve tried everything to manage his
autism speaks, autism and food
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018

Parent of Teen with Autism Seeks Help with Narrowing Food Choices

Click here to read an experts opinion on challenges with eating a variety of foods and how you can introduce new flavors and textures into your child