Articles
Expert Opinion
11.7.2014
Special Ed Teacher seeks advice: Child with autism bolts from safety
Difficulties with safety awareness are so common among young children. Autism – with its communication and social-awareness issues – can heighten the
Blog
10.10.2014
What It’s Like to Have a Sibling with Autism
This guest post is from Natalie who has a younger brother on the spectrum. She writes to siblings of autism, from personal experience.
Expert Opinion
10.3.2014
Can Hearing Problems Contribute to Autism-related Language Delays?
Our child has autism, and we're wondering whether hearing problems may be contributing to his lack of language. Will an ordinary hearing test work for
News
9.26.2014
How wearable technology could benefit individuals with autism
A presentation delivered by Dr. Ned Sahin, CEO of Brain Power, spotlighted the importance of transforming “wearables,” such as Google Glass, into
Blog
8.29.2014
10 inspiring Temple Grandin quotes
"There needs to be more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do." Read for more autism quotes.
Expert Opinion
8.29.2014
Autism & anxiety: Parents seek help for extreme reaction to loud noise
Clinical psychologist Judy Reaven answers a question from parents who are seeking help for their son who has an extreme reaction to loud noises.
Science News
8.21.2014
Brain Study Finds Evidence that Autism Involves Too Many Synapses
Researchers have found further evidence that an overabundance of brain cell connections may cause or contribute to autism.
Expert Opinion
8.8.2014
Can Probiotics Help Teen with Autism and Lactose Intolerance?
Our 17-year-old son has autism and has developed diarrhea that we think is related to lactose intolerance. Would probiotics help?
Expert Opinion
7.25.2014
How to get tested for autism as an adult
How is autism diagnosed in adults? Learn about where you should go, who you should see and how to get tested for autism by clicking here.
Expert Opinion
6.27.2014
Food for Thought: Why Does our Son Cover Everything in Ketchup?
What is it about autism and food condiments? Our adult son covers pretty much everything he eats in ketchup. Now we're hearing that this sort of thing
Expert Opinion
6.20.2014
The Transition to Autism BrainNet: Your Questions Answered
Congrats on the launch of Autism BrainNet. Will Autism Speaks remain involved in brain tissue donation? What will happen with the donations and
Expert Opinion
5.30.2014
Autism and Special Talents: How Can We Help our Son Find His Passion?
We've read many stories on your website about families who discover a special talent in a child, teenager or even adult with autism. How can we help
Expert Opinion
5.29.2014
Managing anxiety in children with autism
My eight-year-old with autism rips his clothes when he gets nervous at school. How can I manage my son’s anxiety?
Expert Opinion
5.23.2014
Autism and overeating
Click here to read about how Alison Wheeland, OT answers a question on autism and overeating to self-sooth and sensory-focused suggestions for
Expert Opinion
5.22.2014
Autism and Bipolar disorder
Can you be autistic and bipolar? Studies suggest that bipolar disorder may be common in children and adults with autism.
Science News
5.19.2014