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The way my son explained his brother's autism

“He has autism. His brain isn’t broken, it’s just different.”

Awareness, Family Services, Kim McCafferty, School Age, Young Children

Coming to terms with a 'Different Not Less' life

Coming to terms with my son being different not less was never hard for me. I love him and I accept him for who he is. Coming to terms... More...

Awareness, eStore, Family Services, Mandy Farmer, School Age, Young Children

Autism 'treatment pathway' helps docs find causes for problem behavior

Guidelines from the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network help doctors identify physical causes for behavioral problems; download a free... More...

AIR-P, ATN@Work, autism co-morbidities, Autism Treatment Network, epilepsy, GI programs, medical conditions associated with autism, medical reasons for problem behaviors, Science, sleep, Your ATN@Work

Thomas Frazier joins Autism Speaks as Chief Science Officer

January 19, 2017

Renowned clinical psychologist and autism researcher leads science program focused on life-enhancing research with real-world benefits

Angela Geiger, autism research, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer, The Cleveland Clinic, Thomas Frazier

Mom calls for acceptance of son with autism in open letter

"To the people that stare at him because he hums, join in with his little singsong, because in his eyes he is singing the best song in the... More...

acceptance, Awareness, Facebook, Young Children

Autism & how listening to music helped me learn how to talk

"I said my first words when I was 4 years old right after listening to a Fleetwood Mac song. I told my mom 'play again.' I later learned... More...

Awareness, David Bowie, Family Services, fleetwood mac, In Our Own Words, music, Tom Bak

Autism parents have a lot in common: Illustrations from an autism mom

We have gotten to know a lot of others who are also a part of the autism community. So many of our stories and experiences are similar.

illustrations, Lisa Smith, Parents

Autism and difficulty gauging time: Strategies for a common challenge

This reader seeks help for a challenge that has plagued her since childhood; tips from an expert in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment... More...

adults, ATN, autism, autism spectrum, Autism Treatment Network, Cathryn Lehman, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, circadian, difficulty tracking time, Got Questions?, School Age, Science, strategies, time perception, Transition Age, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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