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Blog
8.18.2015
My son with autism started texting and it's brilliant
The post below is by Lisa Smith, the mother of seven children, two with special needs. Her son Tate has autism. Lisa blogs about her experiences at
Science News
8.12.2015
Researchers develop first autism symptom self-assessment for adults
A new test may be one of the first effective self-assessments for a core symptom of autism in adults.
Expert Opinion
8.7.2015
Help for child with autism who forgets to use toilet when distracted
My son is 9, and he sometimes still pees and poops in his pants when he's distracted by television or video games. He knows how to use the bathroom,
Expert Opinion
7.31.2015
Apraxia of Speech
Click here to learn about apraxia and autism. Apraxia of speech affects many children with autism. This article will help you learn how to recognize
Expert Opinion
7.17.2015
Autism and Eye Contact
Why is it hard for our autistic son to make eye contact? How can we encourage this important social skill?
Blog
7.9.2015
Two words to say to someone facing an autism diagnosis
This blog is from Mandy Farmer. In her blog the Bowels of Motherhood she writes about raising 3 children, 1 who has autism, and her military family
Expert Opinion
6.26.2015
Concerned uncle seeks guidance on right way to urge autism screening
What can we do to help my sister-in-law understand that her son may be on the spectrum?
Blog
6.11.2015
10 Sensory activities for autism
Click here for 10 fun DIY sensory activities and games that will give children great new sensory experiences and improve motor skills!
Science News
6.9.2015
Autism & GI-related Sleep Disturbances: Q&A
Study on parental age and autism risk found increased autism rates among children of teen moms and whose parents have relatively large gaps between
Science News
6.5.2015
Supplements for kids with autism may lead to nutrient imbalances
Click here to read the largest study of its kind where Autism Speaks ATN researchers find too-high levels of some vitamins and minerals and not enough
Expert Opinion
5.29.2015
Autistic Child Needs Glasses but Won't Tolerate Anything on Face
My daughter needs glasses but doesn't like anything on her face. She won't even wear a headband. But she does let me put scrunchies and clips in her
Blog
5.27.2015
Sibling walks alongside twin brother with autism at graduation
Aly Bonville is a recent high school graduate who has a twin brother with autism. She shared her touching story about growing up with her brother,
Blog
5.26.2015
Dear Teachers of The Little Ones with Special Needs
This blog is from Mandy Farmer who writes a blog about raising her three children, one who has autism, and her military family life.
Blog
5.26.2015
Dear Mama of a Nonverbal Child
We've known sadness, but we've also known acceptance and unconditional love. I hope you have, too.
Expert Opinion
5.8.2015
Will communication device hamper real speech in child with autism?
Click here to read an expert opinion on whether augmentative communication like speech-generating devices, hinder the development of spoken language.
Expert Opinion
5.1.2015