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News
3.3.2017
The 6th tallest building in the world will go blue on April 2
The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center - a landmark skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan - will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017
Blog
2.28.2017
When people assume my son doesn't have feelings because he can't talk
This guest post is by Tulika Prasad, a mom to 8-year-old Vedant, a young boy on the autism spectrum.
Expert Opinion
2.27.2017
Autism and taking turns
I often hear this question about a pivotal life skill that challenges many children and adults on the autism spectrum. Most people agree that learning
News
2.24.2017
Niagara Falls to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
On April 2nd, 2017, Niagara Falls will be lit blue for a 15-minute duration from 10:00 pm to 10:15 pm in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Life on the Spectrum
2.23.2017
I was nonverbal until I was 4; Now I'm graduating from college
This guest post is by Hannah Tsukroff, a young woman with a diagnosis of ADD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), a
Blog
2.23.2017
Why this man with autism is being honored at the Oscars
The post below is by Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer-winning journalist, author and one of the subjects of Oscar-nominated documentary Life Animated.
Science Blog
2.23.2017
Autism and special interests
Kathryn Unruh studied how restricted interests compete with social learning in autism with the goal of improving interventions and supports. Learn
News
2.22.2017
Supreme Court sides with student in fight over service dog in school
USA Today writes: The proverb "every dog has its day" came true at the Supreme Court on Wednesday for the family of a 13-year-old girl with
News
2.22.2017
Dunlap & Magee Raises $11,890 for Autism Speaks in PTO Donations
Albert Yenguez, director of Marketing for Dunlap & Magee wakes up everyday with a joyful spirit. “I wake up every morning with a positive attitude and
Life on the Spectrum
2.22.2017
How technology can help people with autism succeed in the workplace
Corporate culture has finally caught up so that those of us with autism spectrum disorder can use technology to help us not only survive in the
Press Release
2.21.2017
Powered by Love: T-shirt designed by Tommy Hilfiger supports the Autism Speaks Walk
Autism Speaks board member and advocate Tommy Hilfiger has designed a T-Shirt exclusively to support the 2017 Autism Speaks Walk
Blog
2.17.2017
Helping my son understand his brother's autism
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum. Kim is also the author of a blog autismmommytherapist
Blog
2.15.2017
Once upon a time there was a boy who was different
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 and
Science News
2.15.2017
Study finds altered brain growth patterns that predict autism
Experimental brain-imaging method predicts autism based on early differences in brain growth; potential for earlier diagnosis and therapy for high
Science Blog
2.14.2017
Teacher seeks advice: Student with autism intimidates others
I teach in a self-contained classroom for students who have autism. I hear a lot about kids with autism being victims of bullying. But can they be
Expert Opinion
2.12.2017