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Expert Opinion
7.11.2017
Parent seeks help for socially anxious preschooler who has autism
My almost 3-year-old was recently diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder. We struggle going places such as open gym or even the library because
Expert Opinion
6.29.2017
Autism and hair pulling
Dr. Cathryn Lehman answers a question and shares preventative tips for a parent who is concerned about her autistic daughter ripping hair out.
Life on the Spectrum
6.29.2017
Advice for parents from a teen on the autism spectrum
Click here to read tips from Ethan Hirschberg, a teenager with autism, to help parents understand how to talk to autistic teenager.
Expert Opinion
6.27.2017
Does earlier verbal development in girls increase sociability?
An Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellow explores how early sex-differences in typical development may help explain autism's skewed sex ratio.
Life on the Spectrum
6.15.2017
Why I wish more people understood that autism is a spectrum
Kerry Magro is an award-winning international motivational speaker and best-selling author who’s on the autism spectrum.
Blog
6.5.2017
Boy writes poem to help classmates understand his autism
Jadon shares a poem so that his classmates and teacher can "understand what it's like to have autism and how noises hurt his ears."
Science Blog
6.5.2017
Autism clothing issues
My grandson [who has autism] has to have his coat on when going outside even when it's hot, and he won't wear shorts. What can we do?
Life on the Spectrum
5.31.2017
Things I learned growing up with autism
Nicholas Courgi of Fayetteville, diagnosed with high-functioning autism at 3 1/2 years old, spoke at an Autism Caregivers Brunch where he discussed
Life on the Spectrum
5.30.2017
My story of being diagnosed with autism late
Click here to read Melissa Koole's story about growing up with Asperger syndrome and being diagnosed with autism later in life.
Blog
5.23.2017
Advice from an autism mom
Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum, shares advice for other moms to not give up.
Advocacy News
5.23.2017
Alabama Governor signs autism insurance reform bill
>Autism Speaks joins the Autism Society of Alabama in applauding Governor Kay Ivey for signing into law House Bill 284, which requires certain health
Blog
5.17.2017
It is an honor to have you as my brother
Below is a letter by 17-year-old Seana Wheeler to her 15-year-old brother Ethan. Seana wrote the letter to share all the things she wants to say to
Blog
5.16.2017
My brother has autism, this is what it feels like to be his sister
This is post by Lulu Mann, age nine. Lulu's brother has autism. The post originally appeared on the lifestyle platform WOLF + FRIENDS.
Science Blog
5.15.2017
Autism and speech therapy
Even before a diagnosis of autism, speech-language pathologists can begin working with children who have related difficulties. Learn more.
Blog
5.12.2017
Eleven reasons why autism moms deserve a special Mother's Day
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven, mother to a son with autism.
Blog
5.11.2017