A reader poses this question: Today I met an autistic boy of say 12-14 years of age. He has tremendous talent in drawing Walt Disney characters. I saw his pencil sketches ... Read More

My husband and I have a great many years of experience working for and with museums and universities. If you've ever been behind the scenes at either one, you'll ... Read More

Kids with autism have a tough time in the public schools. Most parents spend a great deal of time arguing with the school district to ensure that their children ... Read More

Floortime is best known as a play-based technique for building an autistic child's emotional reciprocity and engagement. In a nutshell, parents and/or therapists work with the child based on ... Read More

Autism and anxiety often go together. For some, that means nightmares and sleep disturbances. What's the best way to address autism-related nightmares? Drs. Cindy Ariel and Robert ... Read More

When my son was younger, we tried nutritional supplements to help with his autistic symptoms. One of the highly recommended choices was a liquid form of vitamin B-6 -- ... Read More

Parents of children with autism are often plagued by the question "what if?" What if I did something to cause this problem? What if I overlooked a critical ... Read More

In cities across the United States, Cure Autism Now volunteers are getting ready for "Walk Now" fundraisers. Fall events are coming up soon in Philadelphia, New York, Orange County, ... Read More

Most parents put their kids on the local school bus and wave goodbye. They make it to school for PTA meetings, back-to-school night, and the occasional field day or ... Read More

Here's a terrific question from a reader. I know some of you have extensive experience supporting autistic preschoolers in inclusion settings. Can you help? I am a 1 on ... Read More

Ever since their son was diagnosed with autism, a reader writes, his wife seems obsessed with research. She's on the web until the early morning hours, reading and downloading ... Read More

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is launching three new major studies to explore the nature of autism and to pinpoint possible treatments. All of these studies are ... Read More

Experts say that early intervention is important in the successful treatment of autism spectrum disorders. But what exactly IS "early intervention?" How early is early? How do ... Read More

When our son was first diagnosed with PDD-NOS, I learned about Floortime. Floortime is a form of therapeutic play, and it's the centerpiece of the DIR (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based) ... Read More

The Schafer Autism Report is a weekly compendium of autism news, including reprints of many top headline stories. Every issue includes at least a few research-related stories drawn from ... Read More

Engaging Autism is a new book by Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Wieder, developers of the well-regarded floortime approach to autism therapy. The book explores autism myths, misdiagnoses, new research ... Read More

What's FAPE? What's in a NOREP? If you have a child with autism in the public school system, then these acronyms (and many others) will become a regular ... Read More

According to an Associated Press article, "Men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than younger dads." The study behind ... Read More

Last year, the All Wales Autism Resource stretched the limits of the Internet with a free, online autism conference featuring some of the world's top authorities on the topic. "Speakers" present ... Read More

People on the autism spectrum often have unusual reactions some pain. Some experience constant pain, as a result of extreme sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Others have ... Read More

In recent months, several national stories have suggested that autism may be a risk factor for crime! Of course, we know that this is highly unlikely -- but it's ... Read More

How can I support an adult relative with autism? What services are available for adults? What kinds of career paths are ideal for adults with autism? Can ... Read More

Can autism run in a family? Is there an "autism gene?" What does the research say so far? Read more about autism and genetics. Or share your experience ... Read More