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09/10/2019

This is such an important lesson for people to realize: Autism does not magically go away at 18, and adults with undiagnosed autism do exist. So many adults on the spectrum go without any assistance nowadays, and it needs to improve.

09/09/2019

If anyone questions whether people on the autism spectrum understand humor, simply link them this video.

This comedian and Aspie will have you rolling on the floor with his witty insight observations about life on the autism spectrum – beware, you will be edu-ta...

09/06/2019

https://wwfpictures.blogspot.com/2019/07/2-things-to-remember-when-your-child.html

When you have kids, there’s always good days and bad days. Some days, the kids behave and you feel like you’re finally doing something...

09/04/2019

"'Normal' is a dryer setting."

09/02/2019

08/30/2019

Like gold, titanium, and samarium.

08/29/2019

An uplifting story of understanding from crew and passengers alike: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mom-of-boy-with-autism-says-airline-touched-our-hearts-during-sons-meltdown-185043597.html

United Airlines kindly accommodated a 4-year-old boy with autism during a "meltdown."

08/28/2019

Walking on the Emory University quad in Atlanta, 20-year old Noah Markson of Atlanta and 23-year old

08/27/2019

A heartwarming photo of a student helping a classmate with autism has gone viral - read more here! http://www.kake.com/story/40954091/photo-of-8-year-old-boy-reaching-out-a-hand-goes-viral

A first day of school picture is going viral, in a really good way. Two elementary school boys began the new school year with a lesson in kindness.

08/26/2019

Happy Monday!!!

08/23/2019

Bethesda, MD, August 19, 2019 — Several policymakers have recently made statements blaming mass shootings on people with mental health...

08/19/2019

Guiding your loved one to academic success can be difficult, but luckily, Autism Society of America has a comprehensive list of resources and guides to help.

Special education requires parents, students, caretakers, and teachers to tackle challenges and provide extra support so individuals on the autism spectrum can fulfill their right to a meaningful education.

08/16/2019

All Kids First conducting a training for CHRIS 180! We love promoting autism awareness and best practices in our local community!

Learn more about CHRIS 180 here! https://chris180.org/

08/15/2019

A story about how a young boy finds a voice in the voices of others.

"Scripting gives him chunks of verbal routines to pull from when he doesn't know what to say."

08/14/2019

"When nothing goes right..."

08/13/2019

Autism CARES Act Reauthorization Contact your Members of Congress! The bipartisan Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act was introduced in the House and Senate the week of February 4. HR 1058 passed the House on July 24. We now need the Senate to take acti...

08/12/2019

Story Land amusement park, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, recently earned the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification demonstrates Story Land’s dedication to provide

08/09/2019

"It never occurred to me that I was having challenges that other people just did not have." -Alis Rowe, The Girl with the Curly Hair