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Child wearing headphones to help with auditory processing disorder
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and anxiety: Loud noises

Dr. Judy Reaven answers a question from a parent about how to help a child with autism that is very overwhelmed by loud noises.
teen sitting on the ground covering their face
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018

Autism and depression: What is the connection?

Dr. Christopher McDougle answers a question about the connection between autism and depression and the challenges of diagnosing depression in people
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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
Stephen Shore quote
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.
Freddie Highmore autistic doctor on the show The Good Doctor
Blog
9.4.2018

My review of 'The Good Doctor' as an adult with autism

Kerry Magro, a best-selling author who is on the autism spectrum, shares a review of The Good Doctor.
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty's son sitting on a bench wearing a blue shirt
Blog
9.4.2018

10 ways a parent can help their autistic child

Click here to read 10 tips from Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, a mother to two autistic sons, on 10 things parents can do to help their child with ASD.
Sesame Street Julia
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
woman in a denim shirt looking at her cell phone by a window
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

What can I do while I wait for an evaluation?

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit on what you can do while waiting to get an autism test.
First Concern Cover
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

Getting a formal evaluation

Read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit on getting a formal autism evaluation.
man in a green shirt sitting across from a doctor at their desk
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

Talking to your healthcare provider about concerns

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit on talking to your healthcare provider about concerns in your
Transition Tool Kit Cover
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

How technology can help

Technology can help your autistic child become more independent, work on their challenges and improve upon their strengths. See how technology can
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

Health Needs for Young Adults

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit on Health Needs for Young Adults.
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

Preparing for Employment

While your child is still in high school, you may want to begin the process of learning and educating him or her about possible future careers. Go
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Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

Community Living

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit on community living.
woman sitting in front of windows sipping coffee
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

Ten Ways to Build Independence

This list from Autism Speaks' Autism Response Team member tells how to help autistic children increase independence at home, school and in the
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.2.2018

The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Transition Process

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit on The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Transition Process.