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Three rules to teach coping with political stresses: Be kind, take turns and be respectful
Blog
10.21.2020

Three rules to teach coping with political stresses: Be kind, take turns and be respectful

Click here to read three rules that you can teach to children with autism when coping with political stresses.
Study finds teens with autism more likely to develop suicidal behavior due to bullying
Science News
10.21.2020

Study finds teens with autism more likely to develop suicidal behavior due to bullying

Study on Autism Research  found that adolescents on the autism spectrum who were bullied were twice as likely to develop suicidal behavior over time.
Kerry Bullying Blog
Blog
10.16.2020

Five things that helped me when I was bullied as an autistic child

Click here to read a post by Troy, who likes to write about his brother with autism, to give a sense of the gifts autistics have to share with others.
In our own words: Employment on the spectrum
Blog
10.7.2020

In our own words: Employment on the spectrum

Every October Autism Speaks recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This national campaign shines a light on the topic of
How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19
News
10.2.2020

Autism Speaks applauds introduction of the Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Congressman Adam Schiff introduced legislation which provides dedicated funding for the Individuals with
Kerry Design
Blog
10.1.2020

Autistic people like me just want a chance to succeed

"I want our society to know that, there are capable and talented people on the spectrum who are able to walk the walk but might have challenges
Mother feeding her young child
Science News
9.30.2020

New study links autism traits and eating disorders in moms of autistic children

A July 2020 study in the journal Autism Research found that mothers with eating disorders and a child with autism showed more autistic traits than
Inclusive Pride Flag
Science News
9.30.2020

Study finds higher rates of gender diversity among autistic individuals

A September 2020 study published in Nature Communications found that transgender and gender-diverse individuals have higher rates of autism than their
a brunette woman in a white shirt spinning around in a field
Life on the Spectrum
9.22.2020

Stimming to connect, relieve stress and cope with a pandemic 

For years, I hid my stims. I was taught as a child to be ashamed of my hand-flapping and rocking. As an adult, I started exploring why I stim.
Accepting the challenges and being our best selves
Blog
9.22.2020

Accepting the challenges and being our best selves

"I have found over the course of living with autism and all its adventures for seventeen years that probably some of the biggest factors in having a
Care Givers Training
Science News
9.21.2020

Autism Speaks releases new CST Caregiver Quick Tips videos to support parents and caregivers of children with autism

Parents and caregivers of children with autism have a new tool in their tool box: a video training series to help them support their child’s
Autism and auditory processing disorder: A follow-up
Science News
9.17.2020

Autism and auditory processing disorder: A follow-up

Central auditory processing disorder is common in people with autism. Studying processing disorders, and severe language and sensory issues, is
The new normal in public transit and paratransit during COVID
Science News
9.10.2020

The new normal in public transit and paratransit during COVID

Dr. Feeley is an autism transportation researcher and the Transportation Autism Project Manager at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and
 Andrew Arboe
Blog
9.10.2020

Advocate Andrew Arboe shares how his journey behind the wheel has been a journey of perseverance and self-awareness

My name is Andrew Arboe and I was diagnosed with autism when I was a child. I am currently 27 years old and I work
Preparing for changes to transportation as an adult on the spectrum
Blog
9.10.2020

Preparing for changes to transportation as an adult on the spectrum

The journey during the transition into adulthood often includes taking steps toward independent living. Developing&nbsp
Sandy, 29, is currently a teacher at Victoria Park Academy in Sandwell, England.
Life on the Spectrum
8.27.2020

A day in the life: Sandy’s schedule adjustments to navigate the new school year

Click here to see how Sandy overcame changes brought upon by the pandemic and how she created a new daily schedule to teach her students.