Autism Blog

If you're trying to find out what your child's educational rights are under the law, you're likely to be frustrated. I've read through reams of legalese to discover direct ... Read More

It's that time of year -- time for parents with special needs children to convene a meeting to review their child's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Of course, there are ... Read More

According to a new article from the Harvard School of Public Health, the total cost of caring for an autistic person over his or her lifetime can be as high ... Read More

In many families with autistic children, moms become the researchers, the in-home therapists, the managers, the record-keepers and more. It's not unusual for moms to leave their careers to ... Read More

If the MMR vaccine doesn't contain mercury, then why is there so much publicity about mercury in vaccines causing autism? Mercury is a metal that occurs naturally and is found everywhere ... Read More

I just saw yet another article stating that the MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination may be a cause of autism because it contains mercury in the form of thimerosal, a ... Read More

The web is more than a vast collection of pages in print: it's also a multimedia resource. The autism community has begun to make good use of the web's ... Read More

US Autism and Asperger Association (USAAA) 2006 International Conference When: August 9-12 Where: Park City, Utah Information available on the web Normal People Scare Me: A Film made by an Adult Living with ... Read More

Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, the developers of the Floortime/DIR method of intervention for children with autism, have come out with a new book, Engaging Autism. I started reading the book ... Read More

As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I've been plagued by annoying -- and even infuriating -- comments about my son, my family, and even my life. ... Read More

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can be exhausting...frustrating...and sometimes overwhelming. Add to that the pressures of daily life -- chores, job, other kids, and the demands of ... Read More

When I was a kid, the word autism was virtually never in the news. Today, it's everywhere. And as kids are diagnosed with autism, their high-functioning parents are ... Read More

ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is one of the best-known therapies for children on the autism spectrum. Developed by Dr. Ivar Lovaas, ABA involves intensive behavioral training to help children ... Read More

Athletes and autism -- who'd have thought they'd go together? But they do! Check out this list of top athletes supporting autism research, treatment and programs. And ... Read More

If you're like many families with autistic children, you're already rehearsing your patient explanations of why your child isn't out there playing touch football, giving Aunt Sally a big hug, ... Read More

A group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have invented a gadget that can "read" emotions. Their invention, The Emotional-Social Intelligence Prosthetic, may offer a sort ... Read More

Terri Mauro, About Guide to Special Needs Parenting, has a whole cache of tips for helping your child, yourself and your family through the holidays. "Church and the Child with Special ... Read More

My son was diagnosed with autism when my daughter was only six months old. I knew that genetics play an important role in autism, and worried that I'd have ... Read More

What could be more anxiety-producing than bringing your autistic child to Easter Mass? Maybe it's having Aunt Rose tell your autistic child that it's his turn to read from ... Read More

Cleveland, Ohio On April 13, 2006, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cavs Better Halves Club (Cavaliers’ Wives Club) will be hosting an autism awareness night at Quicken Loans Arena on April 13, 2006. ... Read More

A few days ago, I wrote a blog to share a parent's concerns: What happens when a child with Asperger's is given the opportunity to play with and develop friendships ... Read More

When our son was tiny, he spent hours lining up Thomas the Tank Engine trains. While much of his repetitive behavior has disappeared, it's still part of his daily ... Read More

Autism Speaks was founded by the CEO of NBC -- and it shows. Working with the Ad Council, they have launched a media campaign for Autism Awareness Week -- ... Read More

The Autism Alliance of MetroWest, Inc. along with The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc, will celebrate autism awareness month with a free community day on Sunday, April 30, ... Read More

A parent writes: My six year old son with Asperger Syndrome is connecting with peers. During this time I hope he will develop enough coping strategies to compensate for his differences. ... Read More

I am thrilled to let About.com readers know that Dr. James Coplan, a developmental pediatrician, has agreed to answer About.com users' questions regarding the medical aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders including ... Read More

When you or your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, your family may not offer the support you need. They may even deny the diagnosis or place ... Read More

Philadelphia Phillies Fundraiser On April 22,2006 at 7:00 the Philadelphia Phillies are hosting an Autism Awareness Night. There will be resource tables, and an autistic support teacher from the Philadelphia ... Read More

A new article in WebMD asks "Is the US in the Midst of an Autism Epidemic?" The article cites new evidence from California that suggests the epidemic is very ... Read More

NAAR Walk in Kansas City Join us April 22nd, for our 3rd Annual KC Walk for Autism Awareness. The walk's purpose is to bring the region's autism community together for ... Read More

A reader in New Jersey asks for help in supporting her 12-year-old son in the schools. Can you help? To respond, just click on comments and enter your ... Read More

When our son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS), we felt increasingly disconnected from our friends and neighbors. No, our son was not enrolling in the local peewee ... Read More

April is Autism Awareness Month! Across the United States and beyond, the autism community is celebrating its members, holding special events to raise awareness, and raising money for research. ... Read More