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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Expert Opinion
10.9.2018