posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Individuals with autism may have difficulty understanding social cues, expressing themselves, and interpreting the Read more

posted: Jan. 23, 2023.

It’s a question probably every parent of an autistic child has asked (maybe even more than once – or twice!) When our child has a meltdown, we want to do Read more

posted: Jan. 23, 2023.

Although Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper is not pathologized by the show’s producers as having autism, many viewers have come to recognize some of the traits often associated with autism Read more

posted: Jan. 12, 2023.

Emma is a nine-year-old ballet dancer, coloring book enthusiast, and chocolate lover. She loves the Chronicles of Narnia, the smell of fresh-baked sugar cookies, and following recipes on her favorite Read more

posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

Many of us on this site are likely to be parents or caregivers of a little one with autism, but perhaps you’ve landed here because you have a friend or Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

When you’re a parent, every day can be tough. Every day can be a challenge. Every day can bring about new questions, new circumstances, new frustrations, and it can feel Read more

posted: Dec. 30, 2022.

Making friends is tough for a lot of people, especially kids. It can be even tougher for kids with autism. When a person has autism spectrum disorder, they’re likely to be Read more

posted: Dec. 30, 2022.

Emmy and Jackson, parents to eight-year-old Tristan, say that their family new year’s celebration is actually at noon on New Year’s Eve – not midnight. “We figure that somewhere in the Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2022.

This time of year, the majority of Americans are deep in celebratory events and gatherings, from Christmas parties to Hanukkah get-togethers. It’s certainly the most wonderful time of year for Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Claire’s son, Matty, is now 19, and was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was three years old. “We joined a support group pretty quickly after his diagnosis, and all Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

As the parent or caregiver of a little one with autism, you may not yet be at the stage that you’re considering schools. Or perhaps it’s just around the corner, Read more

posted: Dec. 05, 2022.

Even if you’re new to the world of autism, you may have heard this term before, and often: stimming.What is it?Stimming is self-stimulatory behavior that’s repetitive. Typically, stimming sounds like Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2022.

Your child has been developing typically. You’ve been seeing the doctor regularly, and have been monitoring their development without concern. They’ve always pointed to things of interest, answered to the Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

If you’re a parent of a kid with autism, no doubt that watching them bang their head (or participate in other self-injurious behaviors) is extremely stressful! Fortunately, there are a Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2022.

Autism is referred to as a spectrum disorder – this means that it can range from mild to very severe. No two people with autism exhibit the exact same symptoms Read more

posted: Nov. 21, 2022.

For anyone who’s new to our page, and new to the big, wide world of autism, you may be interested in submersing yourself in the language used in therapy settings, Read more