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Living with autism and having unconditional love from your wife… the 74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and also my wife Kristen’s and my 3rd wedding anniversary. When I guest speak on autism, I like to joke, “My wedding anniversary is December 7th, and due to autism, I came into my new family like a kamikaze—a blazing whirlwind of fire.” When I was a young adult and my dad become …
Lokai launches split blue bracelet to benefit Autism Speaks… brand representing the importance of finding balance along life’s journey, announced a new split blue bracelet to benefit Autism Speaks during World Autism Month . Beginning April 2nd,  Lokai will donate $1 from every Autism Lokai to advance Autism Speaks’ mission:  …
Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month…   FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland, Ohio went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017.  The NFL stadium was built in 1999 and has a seating capacity of … anyone to pledge 10 volunteer hours to their local community.  … Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month …
INSAR releases first policy brief, focuses on employment and autism…   Last week, the International Society for Autism Research released its first ever policy brief,  Getting People with Autism to Work .  " It is clear that improving the employment opportunities and outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults …
'The Good Doctor' actor with autism talks about dream role…   I was scared at first. It was pretty crazy that I got an audition for a new show, and that they wanted someone with autism to play the role. The moment I found out I was cast in the role of Liam West, I was finishing taking out the garbage, … This experience has taught me that I really can be the person I was meant to be. What was it like for you growing up with autism?   It's was hard. I had very little language but none of the students in my school knew I had autism till 3rd grade. It felt like they all insulted and abused me for having ASD. I barely ever wanted to go to school …
Christ the Redeemer will go blue for World Autism Awareness Day…   Christ the Redeemer, the historic statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will Light It Up Blue this year in honor of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2017! Chris the Reedemer was first suggested in the mid-1850’s by Vincentian priest, Pedro … of Christ the Redeemer is supported by Mundo Azul, who will also be organizing a religious service in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day during the lighting ceremony of the famous statue. Mundo Azul is also organizing the seventh annual …
Gnome Surf: creating a wave of inclusivity and kindness for autism families … part to corporate sponsors, individual donors and grants, such as the Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation Grant funded by Autism Speaks,  Gnome Surf  is able to provide individual surf therapy sessions as well as free weekly camps throughout the … when students can be back in the water.     In 2020, while the coronavirus touched people around the globe, for people with autism and their families, the effects of the pandemic were especially profound. Many lost or had limited access to vital …
What inspired me to help improve the lives of people with autism… This blog post is by Oliver Thornton, CEO and Co-Founder of Coding Autism and an individual on the autism spectrum.   In 1994, I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome shortly after my older brother, Trinity, was diagnosed …
White Castle Joins Autism Speaks to "Light It Up Blue" … America's favorite family-owned hamburger chain for 96 years, announced today the launch of its monthlong fundraiser for Autism Speaks as part of its philanthropic Castle Shares initative. This is the ninth year White Castle has partnered with the nation's largest organization benefiting autism research and advocacy. Throughout the month of April, which is designated as World Autism Month, White Castle will …
Video: Teen with autism is 2017 Rubik's Cube World Champion… Max Park is a 15 year old on the autism spectrum who just became the 2017 Rubik's Cube World Champion . Max is a speedcuber, a person who competes in cubing … Video (Responsive)."]} … Video: Teen with autism is 2017 Rubik's Cube World Champion …