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As awareness of autism—particularly in women—has gone up, it has become increasingly common for individuals to receive an autism diagnosis in adulthood. Many of these people are in long-term romantic relationships and marriages at the time of their diagnosis. If you are the partner of someone who was recently diagnosed with autism, the right type…

Women on the Spectrum with Hilary Horrey According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact, communicate and behave. One in 36 children are diagnosed with ASD every year, and there are about 5.4 million adults with ASD. Symptoms…

Living a healthier lifestyle means getting more exercise, but it isn’t always easy to know where to start. Walking into a gym full of experienced members and complicated equipment can be unsettling, but don’t let it put you off. Everyone has to start somewhere, and if you are committed to improving your health, you won’t stay a…

Are You Wondering If Autism Is A Disorder? According to DSM-5 and many specialists, Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts communication, social interactions, and behavior. Also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism encompasses various symptoms with differing severity levels. But is Level 1 Autism (formerly Aspergers ) considered a disorder too? Level…

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…