Ellen Notbohm, author of "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew," has come out with a new book. "Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew" ... Read More

Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron collaborated on this book which explores social rules from two very different autistic perspectives. It's an interesting take on a complex subject, and ... Read More

Recent research studies seem to suggest that various parts of the brain may be the "smoking gun" behind autism. But according to a study led by Dr. Nancy Minshew ... Read More

Mainstreaming. Inclusion. Special needs programs. Private schools. Homeschool. Which is best for your child -- and your family? This overview article lays out the ... Read More

A reader would appreciate your suggestions on this issue: I am the Grandfather of an 8 year old autistic girl and would like any suggestions/and or directions on how to handle ... Read More

Many people on the autism spectrum have been diagnosed with multiple disorders -- all of which have similar symptoms. For example, an individual with Asperger Syndrome may also be ... Read More

You walk up to the door, and right away a friendly greeter says hello. Sounds great, right? But for people on the autism spectrum, that "in your face" ... Read More

As the school year begins, many preschoolers get their first exposure to "typical" expectations. Circle time, nap time, show and tell are all part of the curriculum. When ... Read More

I am delighted to announce that Dr. Peter Gerhardt has agreed to answer reader questions about adults on the autism spectrum. His only caveat is that he cannot respond ... Read More

"Snowcake" is a new movie starring Sigourney Weaver. Her character is intened to be a mother on the autism spectrum, and Weaver did a good deal of research to ... Read More

If you're tired of hearing about the many "deficits" of your autistic loved one, you may enjoy reading this top ten article celebrating the best traits of autism. Feel ... Read More

Just recently, I received a Google alert saying that ultrasounds performed during pregnancy may be the cause of the rise in cases of autism. This theory is another in ... Read More

Not so long ago, "cold, uncaring" mothers were blamed for their children's autism. Today, while we understand that that idea was wrong-headed, we are still placing blame on parents. ... Read More

Autism may be toughest on the dads. So many fathers anticipate a son with whom they'll do the typical "dad" things -- playing ball, rough-housing -- and it's tough ... Read More

With the publication of new IDEA laws, I've reopened the can of worms I call "trying to figure out what the heck our rights are under special education law." ... Read More

Your autistic child is climbing the fridge, whacking his brother or bolting out the front door. Is he looking for attention? Defying your authority? Looking for trouble? Chances ... Read More

Parents with autistic children may be pleased or dismayed to learn that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has been rewritten -- with a whole set of new regulations, forms, ... Read More

The US Senate has passed an act which authorizes $900 million for autism-specific funding. This act is the first "single disease" legislation passed since the 1990 Ryan White CARE ... Read More

IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is a project of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and is funded by Autism Speaks. It will become a community center and a source of ... Read More

The first thing people want to know after they receive an autism diagnosis is -- what's the prognosis? Will he make friends? go to college? get married? ... Read More

Do people with autism have a special connection to the spiritual world? Bill Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection, raised the question in his book -- ... Read More