Articles
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 & Highways: Is Attraction Common? How Can We Safeguard our Son?
Insights and advice from a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network.
Expert Opinion
2.6.2015
Autism and Hoarding
Click here to see how Micah Mazurek, Ph.D. answers this question about autism and hoarding: Our 22-year-old son has Asperger syndrome and is a hoarder
Expert Opinion
1.30.2015
What does babbling mean in nonverbal autism?
What does babbling mean in nonverbal autism? Do autistic babies babble? Does it mean that the person is trying to express something? Click here to
Expert Opinion
1.28.2015
Autism, probiotics and dietary fiber: Q&A with GI Specialist Tim Buie
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
In response to this week’s news report about an investigation into the safety of Miralax and other laxatives containing polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG
Blog
1.5.2015
Tips that Improved My Autistic Child's Behavior
Use these 5 autism behavior improvement tips from Chrissy Kelly, a blogger and mother of 2 children with autism.
Blog
1.1.2015
My brother has autism and he's the best brother anyone could ever have
This is a post by Troy Kanji, a high school freshman in Westborough, MA and the brother of 17-year-old Sam, who has autism. In addition to spending
Expert Opinion
11.28.2014
Can food allergies aggravate autism symptoms?
“Can food allergies produce inflammation that causes bad days for someone with autism?”
Expert Opinion
11.7.2014
Special Ed Teacher seeks advice: Child with autism bolts from safety
Difficulties with safety awareness are so common among young children. Autism – with its communication and social-awareness issues – can heighten the
Blog
10.10.2014
What It’s Like to Have a Sibling with Autism
This guest post is from Natalie who has a younger brother on the spectrum. She writes to siblings of autism, from personal experience.
Expert Opinion
10.3.2014
Can Hearing Problems Contribute to Autism-related Language Delays?
Our child has autism, and we're wondering whether hearing problems may be contributing to his lack of language. Will an ordinary hearing test work for
News
9.26.2014
How wearable technology could benefit individuals with autism
A presentation delivered by Dr. Ned Sahin, CEO of Brain Power, spotlighted the importance of transforming “wearables,” such as Google Glass, into
Blog
8.29.2014
10 inspiring Temple Grandin quotes
"There needs to be more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do." Read for more autism quotes.
Expert Opinion
8.29.2014