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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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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?”
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.
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?
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and Anxiety: Loud Noises
Help for people with autism overwhelmed by loud noises.
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
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
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.
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
Blog
9.4.2018