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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

What is it about autism and food?

What is it about autism and food? Psychologist Emily Kuschner answers a question from parents who are concerned about their child's eating habits and
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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and eating behaviors: Child only eats junk food

Click here to read an expert opinion from occupational therapist Moira Pena, on how to help your autistic child eat healthier when they prefer junk
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Life on the Spectrum
9.5.2018

My life before my autism diagnosis

This guest post is by Jake McNeil, a 21-year-old adult with autism from the United Kingdom.
Autism Awareness Day
Blog
9.5.2018

Teacher turned journalist reports on autism in China

Nick Compton, teacher turned journalist reports on autism in China after China joined in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day.
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Science News
9.5.2018

Distance training improves autism care, shortens diagnosis time

Study shows good results from ECHO Autism – innovative training for doctors in communities without autism specialists 
Quest Diagnostics employees in Tucker, GA
Blog
9.5.2018

Quest Diagnostics starts jobs program for adults with autism

Quest Diagnostics is partnering with organizations such as ADVICE and NEXT for AUTISM, to help hire individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Guidance on Probiotics

Probiotics for autism may relieve GI distress and even improve behavior. Should I buy them? What’s the best kind?
What is Discrete Trial Training? social pragmatic communication disorder
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Social Communication Disorder: Parents Seek Guidance

“Can you explain the new DSM-5 category of Social Communication Disorder? Who would receive this diagnosis, and what therapies would help?”
group of children in a classroom
Blog
9.5.2018

Autism and school: Q&A

School psychologist Dr. Peter Faustino gives advice to parents of children with autism on getting their child ready for school.
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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Dating as a Teen with Autism: 10 Helpful Steps

What advice can you give parents on how we should talk about dating and intimacy with our teens who have autism?
Child wearing headphones to help with auditory processing disorder
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and Anxiety: Loud Noises

Help for people with autism overwhelmed by loud noises.
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Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and depression: What is the connection?

Click here to see how Christopher McDougle, MD answers a question about the connection between autism and depression and the challenges of diagnosing
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Advocacy News
9.5.2018

Advancing medical care through the ACE Kids Act

The Advancing Care of Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 (ACE Kids Act) will bring us closer to ensuring these vulnerable children receive the care they
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Life on the Spectrum
9.4.2018

10 inspiring quotes from people with autism

Click here to read 10 autism quotes from people with autism who have been able to inspire a great deal of hope.
Sesame Street Julia
News
9.4.2018

Julia debuts on Sesame Street episode about autism acceptance

Sesame Street debuted their newest muppet, Julia, on HBO on April 10, 2017. Julia made headlines earlier in the year for being the first Sesame Street
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty's son sitting on a bench wearing a blue shirt
Blog
9.4.2018

10 ways a parent can help their autistic child

Click here to read 10 tips from Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, a mother to two autistic sons, on 10 things parents can do to help their child with ASD.