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My life as a woman on the autism spectrum… very glad I mostly grew out of that. I'm still opinionated and can be a bit rude sometimes, however. But that is just my autism, and I can't help it. I had an active imagination, though, which helped my growth as an artist. And I was stubborn … even if it did mean that I still caused trouble a lot of the time. I was bullied a lot in Primary School for my autism. All the girls in my classroom isolated me in Year Five and the teacher was no help at all. Secondary School was a … autistic, and despite the occasional pitfalls I will become a successful animator one day. … My life as a woman on the autism spectrum …
Things I learned growing up with autism… This guest blog post is by 24-year-old Nicholas Courgi of Fayetteville, NY. Nicholas recently spoke at an Autism Caregivers Brunch where he discussed obstacles he had to overcome associated with his autism. Watch his speech below. …
How the autism community guided the FDA… On May 4, 2017, Stuart Spielman , Autism Speaks’ senior policy advisor and counsel, and Thomas Frazier , Autism Speaks’ chief science officer participated in a public meeting and panel discussion on Patient-Focused Drug …
'The Good Doctor' autism awareness PSA… Actor Freddie Highmore, star of ABC's hit show " The Good Doctor ," filmed a PSA to bring awareness to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In "The Good Doctor," Highmore plays Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs …
Autism Friendly Dinner & Magic Show… MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is partnering with Autism Eats for a special family dinner event, which will include tableside magic. Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others …
The joys and challenges of being a father with autism… In this special Father's Day feature, Phil discusses the joys and challenges that come with being a father with autism. Initially, when he found out he was going to be a dad, Phil struggled with the idea that his autism would hinder his ability to live up to the lofty expectations he had for himself. But when his son Bryce was born, …
Autism Friendly Dinner & Magic Show… Autism Eats provide autism-friendly, non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others who share similar …
Spotlight on Autism Training for First Responders… With the prevalence of autism now estimated by the CDC at 1 in 44, it is critical for all first responders to learn best practices for responding to emergency situations involving a person with autism. Through the Chapter Grants program, Autism Speaks was excited to provide $5,000 for the development of a vital …
The unfounded myth surrounding autism and empathy… themselves. Still there are some who treat us as if we’re not human with feelings just like anybody else. Most of us in the autism community are still looked down on because of how we think, feel and live. We need to feel like we’re being heard and … not to have much empathy, sympathy, or other emotions, when just the opposite is true." … The unfounded myth surrounding autism and empathy …
This is my story of my life with autism… This guest blog post is written by Andrew Collins, a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum. He was an Autism Speaks Boston Walk Speaker in 2017 and 2018. People who are adults get mad at each other about people with autism. …