Do vaccines cause autism? Not only is the jury still out on this issue, it seems to be having a kickboxing fight in the judge's chambers! It's unlikely ... Read More

This announcement on the Canadian Broadcasting Company's website seems to suggest that the gut/brain controversy may be nearing an end. At long last, a research study is pointing ... Read More

According to a new study, published in the September Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, researchers have found that symptoms can improve with age. This is apparently groundbreaking news ... Read More

With Jenny McCarthy's book, face and voice everywhere I figured it made sense to actually READ what the actress/model/celebrity WROTE! So I got in touch with the publisher (Dutton) ... Read More

There's no question that it's tough to raise a child with autism. The usual parent communities are closed to us - and many of us feel disconnected from family and ... Read More

I started reading Jenny McCarthy's book, Louder than Words, just yesterday - and found I had to put it down more than once. It's a tough read, largely because ... Read More

Jenny McCarthy was on Oprah this week, and suddenly awareness of autism, its possible causes and its treatments is front and center. If you're among those who want to ... Read More

I'm old. At 47, I grew up before MTV, before cable, even before CDs and videotapes. That's probably why I never really paid a whole lot of attention ... Read More

Just got a reply to my question to Adam Pockriss, who manages PR for Autism Speaks. The reason why no comments are permitted on the new Autism Speaks YouTube ... Read More

In clicking around the web, I've come across all sorts of lists of autism symptoms. Some describe insensitivity to heat and cold; others mention "extreme difficulty" in learning to ... Read More

A California non-profit called TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) has made Jenny McCarthy their official spokesperson. And they're making the most of their new celebrity! In fact, TACA ... Read More

Autism Speaks has been creating and collecting video content for quite a while, including Ad Council public service announcements; short documentaries; and a short list of lectures on topics like ... Read More

When talking about the autism spectrum, it's common to use the terms "low functioning" and "high functioning." The implication is that "high functioning" autism is less of an issue ... Read More

New Jersey has been under the gun ever since a CDC study suggested that its autism rate is the highest in the US. Of course, that study had some ... Read More

Many people ask "if there's no autism epidemic, then where are all the autistic adults?" I've always suspected that they are everywhere - either suffering with or having compensated ... Read More

This week, I'm dedicating the site newsletter to reviews of autism-related books and downloads. But my Autism Resources section barely scratches the surface. What have you found in the library, on ... Read More

I just received an email from Autism Speaks, announcing a grant opportunity that may be of interest to the About.com community! If you are a family service provider - ... Read More

Inclusion seems like a no-brainer. Our children with autism have the right to be a part of the mainstream - with accomodations. And what could be better than ... Read More

Two brand new books about autism arrived recently. The first, Autistic Planet by Jennifer Elder, is a picture book about an imaginary perfect world for children with autism. ... Read More

Kristina Chew is a prolific and well-read blogger on the subject of autism. Recently, she posted this challenge to readers: Two grandmothers—Gillian Hutton, a former headteacher at Foresters Primary School, ... Read More

If you're autistic and headed to post-high school studies - this scholarship is for you. And it's about time! Here are the details, from the Organization for Autism Research ... Read More