Articles
Blog
9.28.2018
6 Things Autistic People Want Bullies to Know
Unfortunately, children with autism are especially vulnerable to bullying.
Expert Opinion
9.25.2018
How does sensory processing affect communication in kids with autism?
Dr. Baum uses a combination of neuropsychology, psychophysics and neuroimaging to discover the brain mechanisms involved in processing sensory
Life on the Spectrum
9.20.2018
Why I continue to applaud ‘The Good Doctor’ as an autism advocate
This guest post is by Kerry Magro, a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum.
Blog
9.20.2018
To the grocery bagger with special needs who gave me hope
This guest blog post is written by Joni Brown. Joni writes about her life raising her daughter that lives with PCDH-19 epilepsy, autism, anxiety and
Blog
9.18.2018
Making nighttime less scary: cosmic ceiling creates a heavenly experience
Imagine how blessed we felt when we received an email from eBay stating we had won the grand prize.
Blog
9.17.2018
Why I advocate for Direct Support Professionals
Click here to see why Kit Peterson, the grandmother of an autistic boy, advocates for fair pay for direct support professionals who help people with
Blog
9.16.2018
10 autism travel tips
This is a post by Autism Response Team Senior Coordinator Stephanie De Leon.
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.13.2018
Know Your Rights to Access Assistive Technology
Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Assistive Technology Tool Kit on Knowing Your Rights to Access Assistive Technology.
Expert Opinion
9.12.2018
Autism and aggression - What can help?
Learn why some people with autism may act aggressively. An expert gives advice on handling aggressive behaviors.
Blog
9.11.2018
'She is on my mind and in my heart:' A brother's story
This blog post was written by Mike Anaclerio, a high school teacher who raises autism awareness in memory of his sister, Mary.
Blog
9.11.2018
The moment when my son with autism shined and found his gift
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven, mother to a son with autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, "The AWEnesty of
Blog
9.11.2018
A long overdue letter to my son with autism
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven, mother to a son with autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, "The AWEnesty of
Blog
9.11.2018
How "not right now, but later" became my autism mantra
Kathy Hooven writes about the challenges that she and her autistic son and have faced. Click here to read.
Blog
9.11.2018
His first hero, his first friend: My son's big brother
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven, mother to a son with autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, "The AWEnesty of
Blog
9.11.2018
What my son with autism wants you to know about him
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven and her son, Ryan, who has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, "The AWEnesty
Blog
9.11.2018