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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
Autism and the transition to adult healthcare
Click here to read an expert opinion by developmental pediatrician Daniel Coury on how to help autistic kids and teens transition from pediatric to
Blog
2.8.2017
After years of therapy my son with autism is now playing basketball
This guest post is by Jill Briesch, a tax accountant from Dallas, TX who has two sons, one with autism.
Blog
2.8.2017
A letter to my son, brother to a sibling with autism
Click here to read a letter from a mother to her autistic child about how they changed her whole life.
Blog
2.6.2017
What I wish for my son with autism
This blog post was written by Kathy Hooven and her son, Ryan, who has autism. You can read more about Kathy and her family on her blog, The AWEnesty
Science Blog
2.6.2017
Investigating autism's environmental risk factors
An interview with Craig Newschaffer, lead investigator of the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation, co-funded by Autism Speaks
Blog
1.31.2017
Three words my son with autism doesn't say but tells me every day
This is a guest post from blogger Chrissy Kelly (Life with Greyson + Parker) who has two sons on the autism spectrum.
Blog
1.30.2017
The valuable lesson my nonverbal daughter taught her class
Like every mum I was terrified when my baby started full time school.
Expert Opinion
1.30.2017
Our son with autism loves trains so much he won’t get off
Our son’s love for trains has become a problem because he doesn’t want to come out of the train when we reach the destination.
Life on the Spectrum
1.26.2017
6 tips for job seekers on the spectrum from someone who is autistic
Marcelle Ciampi (aka Samantha Craft), M.Ed., is an autistic job recruiter for a technology company that provides work opportunities for individuals on
Blog
1.25.2017
The way my son explained his brother's autism
This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children's Hospital of
Blog
1.24.2017