Articles
Blog
6.11.2015
10 Sensory activities for autism
Click here for 10 fun DIY sensory activities and games that will give children great new sensory experiences and improve motor skills!
Science News
6.9.2015
Autism & GI-related Sleep Disturbances: Q&A
Study on parental age and autism risk found increased autism rates among children of teen moms and whose parents have relatively large gaps between
Science News
6.5.2015
Supplements for kids with autism may lead to nutrient imbalances
Click here to read the largest study of its kind where Autism Speaks ATN researchers find too-high levels of some vitamins and minerals and not enough
Expert Opinion
5.29.2015
Autistic child needs glasses but won't tolerate anything on face
Dr. Stephanie Weber answers a question from a mother asking about glasses she can get for her autistic daughter who does not like anything on her face
Blog
5.26.2015
Dear Teachers of The Little Ones with Special Needs
This blog is from Mandy Farmer who writes a blog about raising her three children, one who has autism, and her military family life.
Blog
5.26.2015
Dear Mama of a nonverbal child
Heather is an autism mom, writer and coffee devotee. Read her poem to other mothers of nonverbal autistic children.
Expert Opinion
5.8.2015
Will communication device hamper real speech in child with autism?
Dr. Barbara Braddock answers a questions about whether augmentative communication, like speech-generating devices, hinder the development of spoken
Expert Opinion
5.1.2015
Parent worries: Adult son with autism still obsessed with Barney
Dr. Peter Gerhardt answers a question from a parent who is concerned about her adult son that watches Barney and is looking for ways introduce new
Science News
4.21.2015
No MMR Vaccine-Autism Link in Large Study
In a large study, researchers found no link between MMR vaccines and autism-even among kids considered at high risk for autism spectrum disorder. Read
Expert Opinion
4.10.2015
Signs that a nonverbal autistic child may need glasses
Dr. Bradley Davitt answers a question from a parent about how to tell if her nonverbal teen needs glasses.
Expert Opinion
4.3.2015
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder encompasses problems with social interaction, social understand and language usage. Learn more.
News
4.1.2015
10 Things to know about the ABLE Act
The ABLE Act is built on the foundation of the current 529 education savings plans that help families save for college.
Expert Opinion
3.20.2015
Fever effect in autism
Dr. Andrew Zimmerman answers a question from parents who see an improvement in their child's autism symptoms during a fever.
Blog
3.9.2015
12 Things I’d like teachers to understand about autism
The post below is by Lisa Smith, the mother of seven children, two with special needs. Her son Tate has autism.
Blog
3.2.2015
10 Ways my house looks different from yours
My home probably looks different than yours, and not just the décor! My son, age 9, has severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Expert Opinion
2.20.2015