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6.5.2017
Boy writes poem to help classmates understand his autism
Jadon shares a poem so that his classmates and teacher can "understand what it's like to have autism and how noises hurt his ears."
Science Blog
6.5.2017
Autism clothing issues
My grandson [who has autism] has to have his coat on when going outside even when it's hot, and he won't wear shorts. What can we do?
Life on the Spectrum
5.31.2017
Things I learned growing up with autism
Nicholas Courgi of Fayetteville, diagnosed with high-functioning autism at 3 1/2 years old, spoke at an Autism Caregivers Brunch where he discussed
Life on the Spectrum
5.30.2017
My story of being diagnosed with autism late
Click here to read Melissa Koole's story about growing up with Asperger syndrome and being diagnosed with autism later in life.
Blog
5.23.2017
Advice from an autism mom
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of
Advocacy News
5.23.2017
Alabama Governor signs autism insurance reform bill
>Autism Speaks joins the Autism Society of Alabama in applauding Governor Kay Ivey for signing into law House Bill 284, which requires certain health
Blog
5.17.2017
It is an honor to have you as my brother
Below is a letter by 17-year-old Seana Wheeler to her 15-year-old brother Ethan. Seana wrote the letter to share all the things she wants to say to
Blog
5.16.2017
My brother has autism, this is what it feels like to be his sister
This is post by Lulu Mann, age nine. Lulu's brother has autism. The post originally appeared on the lifestyle platform WOLF + FRIENDS.
Science Blog
5.15.2017
Autism and speech therapy
Even before a diagnosis of autism, speech-language pathologists can begin working with children who have related difficulties. Learn more.
Blog
5.12.2017
Eleven reasons why autism moms deserve a special Mother's Day
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven, mother to a son with autism.
Blog
5.11.2017
Ten things I've learned in my ten years as an autism mom
Click here to read the tips that Kathy Hooven has learned in her 10 years of being a mom to children with autism.
Blog
5.10.2017
I started a business to employ adults with autism and something magical happened
Bill Morris started a business to employ adults with autism and something magical happened. Click here to read more.
Blog
5.5.2017
What inspired me to help improve the lives of people with autism
This blog post is by Oliver Thornton, CEO and Co-Founder of Coding Autism and an individual on the autism spectrum.
Blog
5.4.2017
Things my students on the autism spectrum have taught me
This blog post is by Jana Rooheart. Jana is an online safety specialist and a former educator from Kansas City, where she lives with her husband and
Science Blog
5.4.2017
Autism and ADNP syndrome
How advanced genetic testing and a parent’s observation led to the discovery of a biomarker and a new treatment study for a medically complex form of
Life on the Spectrum
5.2.2017