Articles
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.
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
Autism and highways
Insights and advice from a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network on autism and highways.
Expert Opinion
2.6.2015
Autism and hoarding
Dr. Micah Mazurek answers this question about autism and hoarding: Our 22-year-old son has Asperger syndrome and is a hoarder. How can I help him
Expert Opinion
1.30.2015
What does babbling mean in nonverbal autism?
What does babbling mean in nonverbal autism? Do autistic babies babble? Learn more about nonverbal autism babbling.
Expert Opinion
1.28.2015
Autism, probiotics and dietary fiber
Autism Speaks ATN gastroenterologist Tim Buie answers your questions from last week's Office Hours video on probiotics and dietary fiber.
Expert Opinion
1.9.2015
Laxative safety: Miralax and autism
Dr. Kent Williams answers questions about the use of Miralax for autistic people after a news of safety issues with laxatives containing polyethylene
Blog
1.5.2015