Articles
Science News
9.11.2015
New evidence that pregnant women with autism need additional support
The first nationwide study of pregnant women with developmental or intellectual disabilities has found high rates of pregnancy complications including
Expert Opinion
9.11.2015
Help for minimally verbal kids & teens shy to use communication device
Dr. Patel works with a student to create a personalized voice for an assistive communication device.
Press Release
9.1.2015
Autism Speaks Launches MSSNG Portal for Open-Access Genomics Research
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, today launched the web-based portal for its MSSNG database, making the
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