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grandmother looking out the window with her granddaughter
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and learning to respond to one’s name

Grandparents seek advice on encouraging their grandson to look their way when they call his name. Learn how to get an autistic child to respond to
two young boys sitting outside looking at their cell phones
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and puberty

Experts from Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center share advice about autism and puberty in teens. Access free resources to help your child navigate
little boy chewing on pens
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

The pica and autism connection

Lynn Cole answers a question from parents about pica and autism. Learn tips for managing pica and find providers for pica treatment.
Young girl with a machine around her head during a medical exam
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Auditory Processing Disorder

Sophie Schwartz answers a question about autism auditory processing, explains auditory processing disorder and how it affects people with autism.
Child with blonde hair putting together blocks
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

What is Discrete Trial Training?

Dr. Lauren Elder's shares her opinion on how Discrete Trial Training can help teach skills to autistic kids and the types of ABA that are effective
Black train on the rail with smoke underneath
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

What is it about autism and trains?!

Why do autistic people like trains? Dr. Amanda Bennett answers a question from parents asking about their autistic child's fascination with trains.
person with their hand in a bowl of chips
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
bowl of assorted chocolate candy
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and eating behaviors: Child only eats junk food

Read an expert opinion from occupational therapist Moira Pena, on how to help your autistic child eat healthier when they prefer junk food.
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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.
cup of yogurt for probiotic benefits
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Guidance on probiotics

Probiotics for autism may relieve GI distress and even improve behavior. Dr. Alessio Fasano shares information and guidance on probiotic studies.
teen in an orange shirt talking to his doctor
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Social Communication Disorder: Parents seek guidance

Dr. Lauren Elder explains changes to the DSM-5 category of Social Communication Disorder along with who would receive this diagnosis and what
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.
teenagers on a date at an amusement park
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism relationships: Dating as an autistic teen

What advice can you give parents on how we should talk about dating and intimacy with our teens who have autism?