Another Tragic Police Encounter Involving Autism

4 years ago

The news grabbing headline of a police encounter last Friday that resulted in a thirteen-year-old boy with autism being shot…

Neurodiverse IT Company Auticon Finds Autism an Asset During Coronavirus Pandemic

4 years ago

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the workforce landscape. Overnight companies have had to switch from bustling office spaces to remote…

Mobile Alabama Police Equipped with Autism Sensory Kits

4 years ago

Great news out of Mobile, Alabama! Understanding the importance of being able to quickly recognize the signs of autism and…

Armani Williams: The First Autistic NASCAR Driver

4 years ago

Twenty-year-old Michigan native Armani Williams was diagnosed with autism when he was two and considered non-verbal at the time. He…

Back from the Brink: An Autism Eating Disorder Recovery Story

4 years ago

Individuals on the autism spectrum are disproportionately affected by eating disorders which cause the highest mortality rates of any form…

Autistic Stimming Gains New Acceptance

4 years ago

Stimming, the restricted and repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping, body-rocking and arm-waving have long been treated as something to eradicate…

Many with Autism Face Challenges Transitioning into Adulthood

4 years ago

It's well established that upon finishing high school, many teens with autism spectrum disorders are left without the proper support…

A Call to Action: Threats to the Disabled During COVID-19

4 years ago

We must guarantee the equal rights of people with disabilities to access healthcare and lifesaving procedures during the pandemic. -…

Temple Grandin’s Autism Advice During COVID-19

4 years ago

Dr. Temple Grandin, the famous autism luminary and Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University believes that "rigid academic…

The Benefits of Therapy and Service Dogs for Autism

4 years ago

Past studies have proven that dogs work as social catalysts by encouraging people to bond with each other. Research has…