Category: Autism News

Film: Spellers — Autism Non-Speakers Revolution links to the article Underestimated: The Autism Miracle which discusses Del Bigtree’s May 2021 interview on The Highwire with JB Handley and his son Jamison who is autistic (“Non-Speaker”). Jamie has proven to be super smart and a whiz at calculus. His is now in college and plans to…

Did you know that approximately one in thirty-six children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Had it not been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we wouldn’t have believed it either.  Parental experiences of raising an autistic child vary from person to person. While marital and occupational status, social support, and socioeconomic conditions…

‘What kind of autism does he have?’ I get that question a lot lately. It typically comes from someone new to my life. A fellow sports parent. A stranger at a party. A grandparent at the park. See when I tell people I have four kids, ages 1-12, people ask questions. What schools do they…

Found out that the guy I was dating has autism? Should I ask him about it? So me and this guy work together and we started seeing each other like 2 months ago and I fell for him and started to like him but we broke it off because he’s moving in a few months…

Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open. Early identification and treatment of ENT conditions may improve these children’s quality of life and potentially help shed light on…

FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. — Since being awarded the Certified Autism Center accolade in 2020, Hyland Hills Water World has expanded its accessibility efforts to ensure all guests can enjoy the water park. Recently the team completed International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) Certified Autism Center recertification process which requires 80% or more…

clear filters/search Autism and the Triratna Buddhist Community: Sensory processing, meltdown and shutdown We are excited to share another conversation between Ratnaguna and Prajnanandi as they delve deeper into the topic of Autism and the Triratna Buddhist Community. After receiving a positive response to their first discussion, they have decided to record three additional episodes…

Caring for a child with an autism spectrum disorder can be challenging for several reasons. An autism spectrum disorder can significantly impact an individual’s ability to communicate and learn critical social and motor skills. It can also affect how someone can learn in a classroom setting; therefore, individuals with autism spectrum disorder often require specialist…

Has a product you’ve taken while pregnant resulted in complications with your baby? Defective products are incredibly dangerous and can even result in birth defects if mothers are unaware that consuming something is dangerous for their children. For context on how significant defective products are, 11.7 million Americans visited the ER for injuries from defective…

Caring for a child with autism can be an intense emotional and physical experience. It requires patience, understanding, and a lot of hard work. As a parent or caregiver, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and stressed out at times. Families of autistic children may experience stress because they cannot manage their child’s challenging behavior. Their…