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a father and son going through clothing
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?
Nicholas Courgi speaking at an Autism Caregivers Brunch
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
Melissa Koole modeling in front of a red backdrop
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
5.24.2017

How my husband and son are teaching strangers about autism

Laura Townsend Kane is a medical librarian at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. The youngest of her three sons has autism.
Blog
5.23.2017

Advice from an autism mom: Don't give up, just get out!

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.
Blog
5.15.2017

The ups and downs of being an autism sibling

Click here to read a blog that discusses the ups and downs of being an autism sibling and how you can help your children better communicate with each
Blog
5.15.2017

My wish for my brother with autism is that "the world smiles back"

This blog post is by Billy Juergensen about his brother Benjamin who is on the autism spectrum. Billy created a short film inspired by his brother. In
A speech therapist with blonde hair sitting on the ground during a session with a little boy
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.
Kathy Hooven Family
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.
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty with her sons Justin and Zach
Blog
5.12.2017

Mother's Day love note to my sons on the autism spectrum

Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, a mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
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.