National Autism Network

01/06/2017

Two studies conducted through the University of Colorado examined medical records for more than 8,000 children with autism and found that approximately one in four children engage in self-injurious behavior.

Two studies conducted through the University of Colorado examined medical records for more than 8,000 children with autism and found that...

01/05/2017

Here's another great success story-
Jory Fleming, a 22 year old with autism, was awarded the Rhodes Scholarhip and will be attending the University of Oxford in England.

Jory Fleming, a 22 year old with autism, was awarded the Rhodes Scholarhip and will be attending the University of Oxford in England.

01/04/2017

New :prose app, developed by Smartstones, offers an easy to use assisted-communication program which allows kids to associate phrases with gestures such as swiping.

New :prose app, developed by Smartstones, offers an easy to use assisted-communication program which allows kids to associate phrases with gestures...

11/15/2016

11/14/2016

Researcher team from McMaster University identified how mutations in a gene called DIXDC1 impaired the growth of synapses impeding brain activity. It is this impairment that can disrupt normal functioning and lead to developmental and behavioral problems

Researcher team from McMaster University identified how mutations in a gene called DIXDC1 impaired the growth of synapses impeding brain activity.

11/13/2016

"Understanding Self-Injurious Behavior in Children with Autism"- Register for FREE to read this article and hundreds of others

Among the bleakest aspects of autism spectrum disorder is engagement in self-injurious behavior (SIB). Self-injurious behaviors are not the norm for...

11/11/2016

A study appearing in the Journal of Child Psychiatry and Psychology reveals that children with autism who are in a large class size and with opportunities to connect with classmates may help them increase social skills.

A study appearing in the Journal of Child Psychiatry and Psychology reveals that children with autism who are in a large class size and with...

11/10/2016

The lack of information provided by Trump on the campaign trail regarding disability issues along with a Republican majority House and Senate has advocates scrambling.

The lack of information provided by Trump on the campaign trail regarding disability issues along with a Republican majority House and Senate has...

10/07/2016

How many have been affected by this?

Due to the way federal officials changed health insurance plan reimbursements for the military earlier this year, it has become difficult for some military parents to access in-network ABA providers for their children with autism.

10/07/2016

"IEPs- 8 Common Questions You Need to Know the Answers To"--Register for FREE to read this article and hundreds of others

The IEP process can be an incredibly daunting undertaking, especially for parents who have yet to go through the experience, yet the importance of th...

10/06/2016

"Unique Fundraising Strategies and Tips for Autism Parents"-- Register for FREE to read this article and hundreds of others

Almost on a daily basis, we at National Autism Network come across or are asked to support various fundraising efforts being made by parents with chi...