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Autistic Teen - How Can I Help My Autistic Teen to Feel Cool
How can I help my autistic teen to feel that he's cool? Here is advice and insight from Drs. Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef, both family psychologists specializing in families with special needs.
Autistic Teens in Summer
A reader says: We've been looking for a social skills group or class for my 13 year old son for more than 5 years, to no avail. I don't know what I'm
Autistic Thanksgiving - Tips for Thanksgiving with an Autistic Loved One
Thanksgiving with an autistic loved one can be tough. Have you found resources or come up with ideas to make it easier, pleasanter or more fun? Please share!
Autistic Traits: A Plus for Many Careers
Passion. An eye for detail. Photographic recall. A lack of interest in office politics. All of these are traits of autism -- and all are plusses in many careers.
Autistic Traits: A Plus for Many Careers
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,
Autistic hacker said to be likely to develop "psychotic disorder"
I am intrigued by the case of Gary McKinnon, the Brit who has admitted to extensively hacking the American governmental and military security systems. Today,
Autreat, A Retreat for Autistic Adults, Comes to Philadelphia
Autism Network International will be holding its annual
Aversive Therapy for Autism: A Tool for Good or Evil?
In Massachusetts, the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center requires residents with autism to wear backpacks in which they carry a device which delivers a moderate
Avoiding Autism: A Disturbing Solution
According The Advertiser, an Australian publication, University College Hospital in London has applied to use IVF sex selection techniques to help couples with
Aware of Autism? Share What You Know!
For quite a while now, I've been creating templates through which readers can share resources, experiences, opinions and reviews of camps, schools and more.
BBC America Presents a True Story of an Autistic Boy and His Dog
Sadly, I don't get BBC America - so can't watch what certainly sounds like an engaging fictionalized version of a true story. Here's the description of the
BBC: Autism at 1% Among Adults as Well as Kids
According to an article on the BBC website: Autism is as common among adults as it is in children, according to the world's first big study of its
Baby Power Everett - Review Autism Friendly Products and Services
From toys to hotel rooms to events, autism friendly products and services are popping up all over. Do you know of an autism friendly offering that you'd like to describe and review? Please share!
Babysitters for Children with Autism
The Autism.About.Com Forum is home to a supportive community of people, all of whom are coping with aspects of life on the autism spectrum. Every now and then,
Back to School Planning and the IEP: Find, Share Tips
Pretty much all kids with autism fall under the heading of
Back to School with Autism
Hints and tips for helping a child with autism head back to school successfully.
Back to School with Autism: How's It Going?
Back to School with Autism: How's It Going?
Badger Camp in Chicagoland - Review Summer Camps for Children and Teens with Autism
Has your child with autism attended summer camp? What did you like or dislike about the camp, the program, the cost, the outcomes? Tell other parents about your experience and suggestions!
Becoming a "Typical" Student: What's Your Opinion?
For more than two years, our son has been in a public
Before You Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Autistic Loved One
Many of you have said that you celebrate Thanksgiving in a small way, with just your immediate family. It's a great way to save your sanity -- and that of your
Before You Let an Autism Diagnosis Drive You Crazy
Before you drive yourself crazy over child's autism diagnosis, take a deep breath. Then read this article. You're probably doing most things right already - and there's nothing that you can't try tomorrow.
Before You Let an Autism Diagnosis Drive You Crazy...
It's easy to let a diagnosis of autism make you nuts. Suddenly, your child looks like a different person. Your future is a mass of confusion. You don't have
Behavior Breakthrough Skill Building App - Review Autism Apps Designed for iPads, iPhones and Other Mobile Devices
"Autism apps" include mobile social stories, games, images, social prompts, language production tools and more. Have you used an autism app for iPad, iPhone or another mobile device? Did it work well or poorly? Would you recommend it? Share your reviews!
Behavior Specialists and Autism: The Basics
People on the autism spectrum often have what are known as
Behavioral Therapists for Autism - ABA Therapists for Children with Autism
Most doctors and many schools recommend behavioral therapy for children with autism. But not all behavioral therapists are created equal. How can you tell whether a therapist is doing a good job, and how can you improve the situation if they're not?
Best Autism Blogs - What's Your Vote?
I've been looking over old links recently, and found that over three years some of my favorite autism bloggers have moved on, changed their focus, or otherwise
Best Pet Dog for a Child with Autism - What's Your Advice?
Bambu Productions/Getty Images A reader writes: My boyfriend's son, Zach, has ADD & Autism. We are looking to get him a dog. I was wondering if
Best Sports for Kids with Autism
For some parents, the idea of getting their child with autism involved with sports may seem impossible. After all, most kids with autism have a tough time with
Best Term to Describe Autism When It Presents Greater Challenges?
Many of you have expressed opinions on the best term to use when referring to people whose autism presents greater expressive challenges. If I understand
Best Things About Autism - Join the Conversation
Late yesterday, I posted this question on the Autism at About.com Facebook fanpage, and already there are dozens of responses. Add yours on the fanpage, or
Best Way for Kids to Interact with Autistic Peers?
Imagine this. A group of typical youngsters, ages six, seven or eight, are playing at the school playground during recess. They're swinging, sliding,
Best of 2008 for the autism community - your ideas requested
Here it is - the end of 2008 - and as always, it's been an eventful year in the world of autism. Controversies rage. Funding is scarce. And yet, people with
Beware Autism Headlines
It's so tempting to read those blaring headlines and leap onto those gleaming bandwagons. Today's headline on the BBC reads Problem pregnancy 'autism risk'
Big doing at Autism Speaks
This afternoon, I received two separate press releases - within five minutes. The first, from Alison Tepper Singer, announces her resignation as Executive
Bill and Hillary Single Out Autism at Democratic Convention - But Do They Understand What's Really Needed?
Spencer Platt/ Getty Images My husband poked me and gave me a significant look when the word
Bio: Guest Reviewer Kim Wombles
Meet guest reviewer Kim Wombles.
Biomedical Treatments for Autism from the Autism Research Institute
How has the biomedical
Biomedical Treatments for Autism in the Spotlight
For years, Dan Olmsted has been writing a long and intensely researched journalistic series called
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Blogger Offers a Little More Insight into Autism Speaks' Finances
Last week, I wrote a blog post on the question Is Autism Speaks Mis-Spending its Money? The question arose as a result of the publication of tax forms which
Blogging on Technorati
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Blogs
Join blogging parents, auties, teachers and scientists for some compelling conversation about autism spectrum disorders.
Board games, video games and autism - your opinion requested
John-Francis Bourke/Getty Images A reader sent me this intriguing link to BoardGameGeek.com. On the site, a dad named Mark Casiglio describes his
Book Review - "One of Us: A Family's Life with Autism" by Mark Osteen
Kim Wombles reviews Mark Osteen's memoir
Book Review - Aspergers from the Inside Out by Michael John Carley
What's it like to be diagnosed with autism as an adult? Michael John Carley takes readers through the process step by step and provides information, tips and resources for adults going through the same experience.
Book Review - Creative Therapy for Children with Autism by Janet Tubbs - Autism Therapy - Books About Autism
Creative Therapy for Children[i/] with Autism by Janet Tubbs explores a variety of art therapy approaches to treating autism in children. In so doing, it proposes a spiritual theory of autism, and goes through a thorough discussion of the autism spectrum.
Book Review - Does Your Baby Have Autism - Early Signs of Autism
The book Does Your Baby Have Autism? by Philip and Osnat Teitelbaum is a handbook for parents concerned about their infant's development. This unique book may be the start of a new approach to early diagnosis - or it may just be another source of anxiety for parents.
Book Review - Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy - Books About Autism - Jenny McCarthy
Louder Than Words relates actress/model Jenny McCarthy's experiences in battling her son's autism. Jenny writes well - and the book is by turns fun, scary, and emotionally draining.
Book Review - More Than Words - Books About Autism
More Than Words by Fern Sussman is a an absolutely top-notch tool for parents interested in helping their children with autism to communicate. It's produced by the Hanen Early Language Program which is based on Toronto, Canada.
Book Review - Sensational Kids - Lucy Jane Miller
Sensational Kids: Help and Hope for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, by Lucy Jane Miller, is an introduction to sensory processing disorder and sensory integration therapy by an expert in the field.
Book Review - Sensational Kids: Help and Hope for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
Many people on the autism spectrum seem to have unusual responses to sensory input. They may over or under-react to sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and physical
Book Review - Something Different About Dad: How To Live With Your Asperger’s Parent
Something Different About Dad: How To Live With Your Asperger’s Parent is a short graphic book written by Kirsti Evans and illustrated by John Swogger. Intended for younger children, it's a tool for explaining a parent's Asperger syndrome in the context of parenthood.
Book Review - TalkAbility by Fern Sussman
What's the best way to help a child with autism build speech and conversation skills? Fern Sussman of the Hannen Centre in Canada wrote this book for parents of children with autism whose verbal skills are delayed but coming along.
Book Review -The Science and Fiction of Autism - Autism Book Review - Books About Autism
The Science and Fiction of Autism, by Dr. Laura Schreibman, is intended to provide parents and other interested lay people with unbiased, non-technical information about autism. Written by a behaviorist with an academic background, it takes a particular perspective, but does a great job elucidating some complex issues.
Book Review : Look Me In the Eye - Books About Asperger Syndrome
John Elder Robison is autistic. Diagnosed as an adult with Asperger syndrome, he tells an amazing story loaded with pathos and filled to the brim with rock and roll. Recommended for parents, teens and just plain readers.
Book Review: "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
Rules is a novel for 9-12 year olds written by Cynthia Lord, who happens to be the mom of a child on the autism spectrum. Rules won a Newbery Honor Award, and it certainly deserved it.
Book Review: A Is for Autism, F is for Friend
A is for Autism, F is for Friend is a new book by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco intended to help typical children better understand autism. The book is a useful
Book Review: Acting Antics - Autism and Drama Therapy - Autism Treatments
Acting Antics by Cindy B. Schneider presents a theaterical approach to teaching social understanding to kids and teens with Asperger syndrome. It's an unusual offering, and includes easy-to-implement scripts, activities and more.
Book Review: Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z
This book, by sisters Barbar Doyle and Emily Doyle Iland, is a simply-written, comprehensive introduction to autism spectrum disorders, their diagnosis, and the impact diagnosis may have on families. Just recently, this book was translated into Spanish -- and it is probably the most complete Spanish-language guide available.
Book Review: Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z (English and Spanish versions)
This book, by sisters Barbara Doyle and Emily Doyle Iland, is a simply-written, comprehensive introduction to autism spectrum disorders, their diagnosis, and
Book Review: Autism and the God Connection
Book Review: Autism and the God Connection
Book Review: Autism in the School-Aged Child
Autism in the School-Aged Child: Expanding Behavioral Strategies and Promoting Success, by Carol Schmidt and Beth Heybyrne, was published in 2004 by the Autism Family Press. It's a useful resource for teachers and parents -- and includes a range of easy-to-use hints and tips for supporting education and appropriate behavior.
Book Review: Born on a Blue Day, Asperger Syndrome
Daniel Tammet,an autistic savant, has Asperger syndrome. His autobiography is a fascinating read and an opportunity to explore a world that few of us know.
Book Review: Encouraging Appropriate Behavior for Children on the Autism Spectrum - Autism Books - Autism Resources
Author Shira Richman answers parents' frequently asked questions about behavior and autism. The questions are good ones - and the answers are helpful.
Book Review: Engaging Autism
Book Review: Engaging Autism
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 Review: Homespun Remedies - Autism Resources - Books About Autism
The book Homespun Remedies by Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick is a collection of simple, practical ideas for parents of children with autism.
Book Review: Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy
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
Book Review: Making Peace with Autism
Making Peace with Autism, a memoir/guidebook about autism by Susan Senator, is now available in paperback. The book is aptly subtitled
Book Review: Making Peace with Autism
Susan Senator's book
Book Review: Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum
Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum by Marueen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer is a chronicle of two very different mothers managing life with two very different autistic children. Presented like a handbook, it's really closer to a pair of intertwined journals.
Book Review: Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum
Many readers have commented in the blog that they feel overwhelmed and isolated as the parent of a child on the autism spectrum. Interestingly, some of the
Book Review: Send in the Idiots
Send in the Idiots, a new novel by Kamran Nazeer, examines the lives of autistic adults twenty years after their shared days in a specialized preschool. Guest review Marisol Villamil shares her insights.
Book Review: Strange Son by Portia Iversen
Portia Iversen is a writer, the co-founder of Cure Autism Now, and the mother of a son with severe autism. In her book Strange Son, she describes the process by which she discovers a method for communicating with her son - and, perhaps, with other autistic people.
Book Review: Strange Son by Portia Iversen
Imagine a child with profound autism. He has never spoken, and his behaviors make you wonder whether he understands more than a few words. Despite hundreds of
Book Review: Strange Son by Portia Iverson
Portia Iversen is a writer, the co-founder of Cure Autism Now, and the mother of a son with severe autism. In her book Strange Son, she describes the process by which she discovers a method for communicating with her son - and, perhaps, with other autistic people.
Book Review: The Soul of Autism by William Stillman - Books About Autism
Do people with autism have a special connection to the divine or the paranormal? William Stillman, an adult with Asperger syndrome, is convinced that the answer is
Book Review: Understanding Autism for Dummies
Stephen Shore and Linda Rastelli have written
Book Review: Understanding Autism for Dummies
It's tough to take a book called
Book Review: Unstrange Minds, Remapping the World of Autism
Book Review: Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
The book Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, by Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron, explores social norms from the perspective of adults on the autism spectrum.
Book Review: Voices from the Spectrum
Voices from the Spectrum is a collection of stories and essays by people whose lives have been changed by autism. Edited by Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel, it explores life, love and hope on the autism spectrum.
Book Review: What You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Child with Autism - Autism Resources - Books About Autism
Book Review: Yoga for Children with Autism - Autism Resources - Autism Books
Yoga may not be a mainstream treatment for autism, but according to Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, it can be a great way to build gross motor skills and relieve stress.
Book on Dating a Man with Aspergers - Your Opinion Requested
Bonny Albo, the About.com Guide to Dating, just alerted me a review she's written about a book called 22 Things a Woman Should Know if She Loves a Man with
Books About Asperger Syndrome -- Books on Aspergers -- Asperger Syndrome
Check out these books about Asperger Syndrome!
Books About Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
People with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism have special needs and concerns. These books, often written by folks with AS or HFA, help parents and adults on the spectrum to find resources, support, and community.
Books About Autism
Read reviews of books about autism spectrum disorders and all aspects of life on the autism spectrum.
Books About Autism Spectrum Disorders Recommended by an Adult on the Spectrum
Kate Goldfield is a young adult with Asperger Syndrome -- and a contributor to this site. Since her diagnosis two years ago, she has devoured books on the
Books About Treating Autism, Living with Autism, Coping with Autism
Looking for information about particular therapeutic methods? Interested in hints and tips for managing autistic symptoms? Check out these books!
Brain Scans May Diagnose Autism
According to a press release in Newswise, a new study from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia may have pinpointed a tool to diagnose autism. According to
Breaking News: Combating Autism Bill Passes Senate!
With breathtaking speed, the Combating Autism bill has made its way through both the House of Representatives and, today, through the US Senate. The act will
Breaking Through the "Window of Opportunity": Study Notes That Symptoms of Autism Improve with Age
According to a new study, published in the September Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, researchers have found that symptoms can improve with age.
Build Yourself an Autism Dream Team... Yeah, Right!
Twice in one day -- once in this month's Autism Aspergers Digest magazine and again in Nancy Wiseman's new book The First Year -- I've read that parents' first
Building a "Team" Around Your Child with Autism: How Do They Do It?
This past Saturday, my family and I attended the Cure Autism Now walk in Philadelphia. We're launching our own Explorations Unlimited inclusion readiness
Bullying - Helping Children with Autism Cope with Bullying
Children on the autism spectrum are often victims of bullying. This worksheet, from a member of the autism community, helps children with autism spectrum disorder distinguish bullies from true friends.
Bullying and Autism -- a Worksheet
Use this worksheet with your autistic child to help build an understanding of what it means to be a bully -- or a true friend!
But Wait - There's More! Yet Another "Theory" on Causes of Autism
Does wireless technology cause autism?! This awe-inspiringly silly piece of
CD Review - My Healthy Smile - Autism Resources and Social Stories
CD Review: "What Remains" by Jamie Manning
Jamie Manning's CD
CD Review: "What Remains" by Jamie Manning
What is autism music like? Jamie Manning's CD
CDC Media Event on Autism, Vaccines and Mitochondrial Disease: Your Opinion Invited
I'm not sure why this transcript of a CDC media event hasn't crossed my desk until now, since it occurred on March 6. But I must say, reading it really made me
CDC, NIH Say Nothing New About Causes of Autism
The question of what causes autism is the source of a great deal of tension in the medical and autism communities. Journalist David Kirby has been a major
CNN Reports on Autism
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta interviewed a young woman with autism on last night's show, in a segment entitled Behind the Veil of Autism. The woman interviewed,
CNN Starts the Drumbeat: See What's In Store for April 2
Curious about autism? Want to know more? Your appetite for information will be more than satisfied if you sit through, read, or tape CNN's full 24 hours of
CNN Wants Your Stories and Questions About Autism For a Full Day of Coverage
On April 2, Autism World Awareness Day, CNN is planning a full day of autism coverage. You heard it right: a full day. To gather content for such a massive
Call for Stories of Spiritual Giftedness Among Autistic Individuals
Bill Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection, will be working with a filmmaker to create a documentary based on the ideas in his book. Bill is
Camps Autism - Review Camps for Children with Autism
Has your child with autism attended summer camp? What did you like or dislike about the camp, the program, the cost, the outcomes? Tell other parents about your experience and suggestions!
Camps and Children on the Autism Spectrum
According to US law, if your school-aged child is likely to lose skills as a result of the summer break, he/she is entitled to services called ESY or
Can ABA Cure Autism?
Books like
Can All Positive, Intensive Therapies Help Kids with Autism?
There are more types of intensive non-medical therapies available for kids with autism than I can count on my fingers and toes. In a very general sense, these
Can An Autistic Child Be Too High-Functioning for Applied Behavioral Analysis?
When my son, Tom, was diagnosed with PDD-NOS he was verbal and affectionate. We were told that he was
Can Autism Be Cured?
A new study suggests that 38% of children who were once labeled autistic no longer have that label. The study doesn't make it clear how many of those children
Can Autistic Teens Gain New Skills? You Bet!
In an inspiring article in the Washington Post, Susan Senator reminds us that early intervention isn't everything. Here's a wonderful description of a
Can Fever Relieve Symptoms of Autism? Share Your Experience
According to a small study described in US News and World Reports,
Can High Expectations Sabotage a Parent's Relationship with Their Autistic Child?
A New York Times Op-Ed piece by Cammie McGovern came out yesterday. The article, called Autism's Parent Trap, suggests that stories about children
Can Higher Expectations Improve Outcomes for Kids with Autism?
Walther Bear/Getty Images Yesterday, my dad - who has Parkinsons and a gimpy hip - got out on the golf course and blew away the pro with fifteen
Can Horseback Riding in Mongolia "Heal" a Child with Autism?
A father takes his autistic son on a journey to Mongolia, where he meets with shamans and rides Mongolian horses. Over their time in Mongolia, the son
Can New Genetic Findings Help Families Choose Therapies for Autism?
Girl Ray/Getty Images Yesterday, a group of Harvard researchers reported the discovery of six genes which appear to be associated with autism. In many
Can Parents of Children with Autism Really "Educate Themselves?"
I just recently read a blog comment from a reader called
Can People on the Autism Spectrum Compete?
A few weeks ago, my son Tom was in band camp. He did a fabulous job playing his clarinet in a challenging setting, and I expressed my pride to my Dad. Dad's
Can Teachers Diagnose Autism?
As the school year begins, many preschoolers get their first exposure to
Can Videos Cause Autism?!
Recently, Disney offered parents refunds for their purchases of Baby Einstein videos. The reason: the parents' babies weren't getting smarter after watching
Can We Blame Rain for the Autistic Brain?
Two years ago, a pair of Cornell economists announced that they might have discovered the cause of autism. Their theory made headlines for weeks. Their
Can We Really Teach "Social Skills?"
My son has a
Can You Advise This Teacher of Children with Autism?
A teacher writes: I am a teacher at an all boys middle school. I would like some tips on how to support boys with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) to work
Can You Advise a Mom New to Autism? Your Thoughts Requested!
Erin is the mom of a 20 month old daughter on the autism spectrum. She's trying hard to help her daughter connect with friends and family, but like many
Can You Help Plan a Holiday Event for Adults with Autism?
A reader asks: My son is in a group home with 4 other young men with autism - NOT Aspergers. Any ideas for a holiday show to be presented by the guys? I've
Can You Help a Mom Cope with an Autistic Daughter's Tantrums?
A member of the Autism.About.Com forum needs help with her teenage daughter's tantrums. Can you offer advice? My daughter is a 13 year old high
Can You Help? Join the Conversation on the Autism.About.Com Forum
Are you a member of the Autism.About.Com Forum? If not, now is a great time to join in the conversation - and meet some members of the autism community. Maybe
Can You Help? Reader Seeks Resources, Counseling for Daughter with Autism Entering Job Market
It's a no-brainer: young children with autism grow up to be teenagers with autism - and for many, the challenge of jobs, driving, and independence loom. There
Can You Offer Autism Advice? Please Do!
The About.com network has added a new feature. Called
Can You Offer Dating Advice to an Adult with Asperger Syndrome?
I recently received this email, and not having Asperger Syndrome I can only suggest that the writer take a look at some of the books and forums dedicated to
Can You Offer Haircut Advice?
A reader asks for your advice: I have a 5 year old autisic son who hates to get his hair cut. He becomes out of control and fights, kicks, bites,screams and
Can You Offer Help for Parents of Adult Children with Asperger Syndrome?
If it's tough to be the parent of a child with autism, it may be even tougher to be the parent of an adult with autism. I recently received requests for help
Can You Offer Support for Mom of Newly Diagnosed Three-Year Old?
A mom just added this note to the forum: I just had the bomb dropped on me today. My very healthy 3 year old has autism. Still in shock and heartbroken.
Can You Recommend a Camp for Kids on the Autism Spectrum?
A reader, responding to my newsletter about summer and autism, says: I am very disappointed to see that Summit Camp is missing from all of these lists.
Can You Take Part in the Autism Vaccine Trials?
Robert J. Krakow is an attorney in New York City and the father of a child on the autism spectrum. He's also representing more than 75 families who are
Can Your Loved One with Autism Make (and/or Take) a Joke?
I've heard and read too often that people with autism spectrum disorders just don't get humor. Our son not only gets humor (especially pratfalls) -- he also
Can a Kid Be Too Old to Trick or Treat?
It can be tough for kids with autism to progress from
Can a Person with a High IQ Be "Very Autistic?"
When talking about the autism spectrum, it's common to use the terms
Can a Pocket-Sized "Autism Detector" Really Work?
For the first time, you have access to an automatic, objective language and autism screen. Don't 'wait and see.' Get information on your child’s language
Can autism advocates truly unite for action? Continuing the conversation
I hope that readers will forgive me for continuing this series of posts, but I truly believe that commenter MamaCate's is an important voice in the conversation
Candidates on Autism: They're Having Their Say; What's Your Opinion?
As Super Tuesday draws nearer, it seemed to me to be time to look more closely at what candidates have to say about autism. Interestingly, the three top
Case Closed on Autism/Thimerosal Link? No Way!
It used to be that if scientists said something was so, most people believed it. No more. That, of course, may be a healthy sign of skepticism. Or it may be
Castro Valley Schools, CA - Review Public Schools' Autism Programs
Has your child with autism attended a public school program designed for kids with autism? What did you like or dislike about the school, the program, the staff, the outcomes? Tell other parents about your experience and suggestions!
Cause of Autism - Tuberous Sclerosis As a Cause of Autism
Tuberous Sclerosis is a rare medical condition which can cause autism. It's untreatable, and may have accompanying symptoms.
Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders
As of now, there is no agreement on the causes of autism. There is, however, a great deal of new research on the subject. Scientists are finding surprising new information about genetics, brain structure, environmental impacts and more.
Causes of Autism: A Matter of Personal Belief?
I notice that, when talking about possible causes of autism, an awful lot of people use the words
Causes of Autism: Recent Findings
What causes autism? Recent research has turned up new information about genetics, brain structure, environmental issues and more. As scientists build consensus, they are closing in on possible causes and cures for autism.
Causes of Autism: Recent Findings
There's a long and winding road ahead when it comes to pinpointing the causes of autism. But in recent years and months, the scientific community has come to
Causes of Autism: an Overload of Options
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
Celebrate Halloween with Your Child on the Autism Spectrum
I was very surprised, when my son with autism was about four years old, to find that he was very excited about Halloween. With its sensory challenges
Celebrating Easter and Passover with Your Autistic Family Member
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
Celebrities and Autism: An Update
This week, Autism Speaks announced that members of the cast of the popular soap opera Guiding Light will be wearing autism awareness pins as part of an
Celexa May Be Ineffective in Treating Autism Symptoms
A new study shows that the anti-depressant Celexa is no more effective than placebo for treating symptoms of autism. According to an article in today's
Changes to the Autism at About.com Site Include Updates on DSM-5
Changes to the Autism at About.com Site Include Updates on DSM-5
Check Out This Week's Newsweek with a Focus on Autism, Share Your Thoughts
Once again, autism is a major topic in one of the nation's top news magazines. Newsweek's cover story focuses on autistic children growing up, and highlights
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Chelation Therapy - What Is Chelation Therapy For Autism
Chelation therapy involves chemical removal of metals from the body. Some people claim that it can treat and even cure autism.
Chicago Tribune Blasts Lupron for Autism as "Junk Science"
I had heard of Lupron being touted as a cure for autism, but until reading this four-page article in the Chicago Tribune, I had no idea how widespread its use
Child First LLC Videos Help Learners Prepare for Daily Life
It may seem like a simple matter to teach an individual with autism to brush their teeth, wash their hands, or say good morning. In fact, it can be quite a
Child First Videos
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Child With Autism - How to Get Dad More Involved With His Child With Autism
How can I get my husband to be more of a dad to his child with autism?
Child with Autism - Hints and Tips for Parenting a Child with Autism
How do you help a child with autism to manage transitions? Eat a normal range of foods? Behave in public? Sleep through the night? Here are answers to your burning questions.
Children - Why Is Autism Generally Diagnosed in Children
Why is autism generally diagnosed in children? Find out why so few adults are diagnosed with autism.
Children Succeed Games - Review Autism Friendly Products and Services
From toys to hotel rooms to events, autism friendly products and services are popping up all over. Do you know of an autism friendly offering that you'd like to describe and review? Please share!
Children and Autism
As babies become toddlers and toddlers become school-aged children, parents may become concerned about delays and behaviors that suggest autism. What are the early signs of autism? What is early intervention? How can parents find the resources they need to reach, teach and support their youngsters on the autism spectrum?
Children with Autism - Toys for Children with Autism
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Children with Autism: Gifts from God?
In response to a prior blog post, many of you wrote that you feel your child with autism is a special gift from God. Some of you even feel that parents of
Children's Books About Autism
Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a paraprofessional or a preschool educator, you may be searching for tools to explain autism to a classroom full of curious
Children's Books About Autism - Autism Books - Autism Resources
Reviews of books about autism written for children.
Choosing Autism Treatments - Treatments for Autism - Treating Autism
With so many treatments available for autism, how do you decide which are right for you or your child? Once you've made your choices, how do you know the treatments are working?
Choosing Treatments for Autism
Top Treatments for Autism - Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Church Autism - Faith Autism - Attending Religious Services with an Autistic Person
One of toughest aspects of autism, for many families, is the difficulty it presents for attendance at and participation in religious services. Many denominations, however, are starting to make special provisions for families coping with developmental issues.
Claiming Religious Exemptions To Avoid Vaccinations - A Great Way to Prevent Autism, Or a Terrific Way to Create a Public Health Hazard?
Yesterday, an Associated Press story described a new trend. It seems that many families are claiming inauthentic religious exemptions as a way to avoid
Claire Dane's Golden Globe Boosts Sales of HBO's "Temple Grandin"
Last year, HBO released a really fine
Clinical Trials Show Promise for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation As a Treatment for Autism
Don Farral - Getty Images More than a year ago, professor Manuel Casanova at the University of Louisville in Kentucky published findings regarding
Collection of Articles on Diagnosis and Screening of Autism
How would you know if a child's behavior sends up
College and Autism: How to Make It Work
As the definition of autism has expanded to include people with high intelligence, terrific verbal skills, and very obvious talents, colleges are saying
Combating Autism Act Passes US House of Representatives
After many frustrating political battles, the House of Representatives has finally passed the Combatting Autism Act (S. 843). This bill, which would seem like
Combating Autism Act of 2006 (S.843) Passes Senate
The US Senate has passed an act which authorizes $900 million for autism-specific funding. This act is the first
Combating Autism Bill Endangered
A bill to support new funding for autism research and screening may not make it through Congress. According to Combat Autism, a coalition of several national
Comedy Central's Night of Too Many Stars Features SNL, Daily Show and Colbert Report Personalities
Once again, the good folks at Comedy Central are putting on a show in support of various mostly-unspecified charities for
Commentary on "One in 150" CDC Autism Study
Yesterday, the news was full of a massive study by the CDC which suggests that autism numbers are now at 150:1,000 children -- a higher number than ever before
Commentary on 60 Minutes Autism Segment and the Early Intervention Issue
Shows like 60 Minutes are opening eyes to the breadth and complexity of the autism spectrum - and that's a good thing. What's a bit scary, though, are the
Commentary on the Vaccine Case Before the Supreme Court
This morning's blog post on Opposing Views, focused on the issue of vaccines and the present Supreme Court case, included a few real gems that echo many of my
Common V Scientific Sense and Autism Issues
I breastfed my son for a little over 18 months....My sister-in-law chose NOT to breastfeed her son (just one year younger than mine) and he has autism too.
Communicating with PECS (Picture Exchange Cards)
If you work with autistic children, you've probably heard of PECS (and heard it pronounced
Communication and Autism - Myths, Truths, Resources
As promised, rather than shutting down communication, I'm dedicating today's blog and newsletter to the topic of autism and communication! Some people with
Community Inclusion and The Autism Parent Trap
It's never easy to be an autism parent. Whether you're at home, at school, or in the community there are always challenges. Sometimes, though, we parents
Community Inclusion v Access: What Works?
I used to really question programs set up especially for kids with autism. The
Complete Autism Genome Scan Ready for Study - Your Insights Requested!
United Press International announced yesterday that
Concerned About Vaccines, Safety, and Autism? You May Want to Attend This April 11 Vaccine Safety Meeting by Phone
National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Vaccine Safety Working Group is a part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Tomorrow, April 11, the
Confused About Autism and Vaccines? You're Not Alone!
I just received the most recent Google Alert for the search term
Connecting Dads to their Children with Autism
Autism may be toughest on the dads. So many fathers anticipate a son with whom they'll do the typical
Connecting with An Adult Child with Autism - Your Advice Requested
Jon Riley/Getty Images A reader writes of her adult son with autism: I need help. I love my adult son deeply and want to be there for him, but any
Connection Between Autism and Schizophrenia?
A new theory linking schizophrenia and autism has intrigued the scientific community. According to the New York Times: Dr. Crespi and Dr. Badcock propose
Conspiracy? I Think Not!
It's easy to get caught up in the idea that the rise in autism spectrum diagnoses is related to a conspiracy of some sort. After all, the idea is touted in an
Controversial Autism Insurance Bill Vetoed in New York Highlights Complexity of Autism Funding Concerns
Yesterday, Gov. Paterson of New York vetoed a bill which would have required insurers to provide
Conversation on Teens with Asperger Syndrome Continued on the Forum
Last month, a mom wrote this note which I posted on the blog: Wow! how do we fit all our feelings in this little box? my son is 18..he is very high
Coping With Autism - Coping With Grief After an Autism Diagnosis
How do you cope with grief after an autism diagnosis? Drs. Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef share their insights and experience.
Coping with an Autistic Son's Depression - Reader Stories: Autism and Depression: How Do You Cope?
For parents with a child diagnosed with autism, depression is common. Depression can be the result of guilt, exhaustion, isolation, financial issues, or even despair. Are you a parent who has coped with depression related to a child's autism? What set off your depression? How did you cope?
Coping with the Darker Side of Autism
Yesterday, a new commenter named Diane expressed frustration with me. I was asking why, over the past few years, debate about controversial issues related to
Coping with the Stress of Autism: When to Find Professional Help
There's no doubt that having a child with autism is stressful. Especially stressful is the period of doubt prior to the diagnosis... the diagnosis itself... and
Coping with the Stress of Autism: When to Find Professional Help -- Coping with Autism
Parenting a child with autism is stressful. But when is the stress too much? This article, featuring advice from Robert Naseef, Ph.D., helps parents assess when they might need professional help in coping with the stress that autism brings.
Correction: Jenny McCarthy's "Belly Laughs" Was a Best Seller
In a prior blog post, I made the comment that Jenny McCarthy had written books prior to last year's Louder Than Words , but that the books were not best
Cost of Raising a Child with Special Needs Varies from State to State
Which state is best at providing for the needs of families with special needs children? A professor at Washington University in Saint Louis has finally compiled
Cost of School and Therapy for Autistic Children May be Tax Deductible
If you are the parent of a child with autism or other disabilities, your child's private school tuition may be tax deductible. Under IRC section 213(a),
Could Facebook Cause Autism? Time to Panic!
I just couldn't resist posting this tidbit from the world of HUH?! According to a interview published last week in the UK's Daily Mail, Oxford neurologist
Could Food Intolerance Really Cause Some Cases of Autism? Canadian Scientists Think The Answer May Be Yes!
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
Could Lack of Vitamin D Contribute to Autism?
The Vitamin D Council has been promoting the concept of a link between vitamin D deficiency and autism for a while now... and while the science is in the very
Could Magnetic Treatments Reduce Autism Symptoms?
Dr. Manuel Casanova is a highly credentialed researcher at the University of Kentucky. So when I saw an article stating that he had
Could Recommended Research into Vaccine Safety Change Perspectives on Autism and Vaccines?
Last week, journalist David Kirby wrote a major piece in the Huffington Post on recommendations made to the Department of Health by the National Vaccine
Could We Have Ignored Autism in the Past?
If autism is on the rise, then there are far more children than adults with the disorder. If it isn't on the rise, then the numbers should be more or less
Could You Be Autistic? Quiz Gives a Hint
The
Could You Use an Autism Library?
Looking for books about autism? Wondering how you can afford them all? Brookes Publishing Company is running a sweepstakes that includes a giveaway of $500
Cure Autism - Beware Magic Potions That Claim to Cure Autism
Is there a cure for autism? Plenty of hucksters are more than happy to prey on your willingness to believe.
Cure Autism - Is There a Cure for Autism
Is there a cure for autism?
Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks Join Forces
Autism Speaks is earning a place as the Microsoft of the autism world! Having swallowed up the National Association for Autism Research (one of the top autism
Curious About Jenny's Special Diets, Vaccines and Autism?
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
DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) Is No More
DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) Is No More
DVD Review: Autism the Musical - Autism Media - Autism Resources
Autism: The Musical is a documentary about the process of creating and mounting a musical starring a group of children with autism. The film introduces viewers to a wide range of children, visits with their families, and explores the experience of autism in America.
DVD Review: OT For Children with Autism - Autism Resources
This DVD is intended to introduce parents to sensory integration therapy for children with autism. It includes demonstrations of do-it-yourself techniques for various issues and situations.
Dan Olmsted and Autism - Who is Dan Olmsted
Who is Dan Olmsted, and what's his role in the autism community?
Daughter of Singer Burt Bacharach Commits Suicide "To Escape Asperger's"
Nikki Bacharach, 40 year old daughter of Burt Bacharach and Angie Dickinson, yesterday committed suicide by suffocation. A statement from her family reads:
David Kirby Speaks Out on Imus and Autism
David Kirby is a blogger for the Huffington Post. He's also the author of Evidence of Harm, a best-selling book about the possibility that mercury in vaccines
David Kirby's Take on Katie Wright, Autism Speaks, and the Vaccine/Autism Debate
Yesterday, I wrote about a political ruckus that started with a video interview conducted by David Kirby, author of the controversial book Evidence of Harm.
Dead End Programs for Children with Autism
These days, there are quite a few community program available for children, teens and families with autism. Most are not true
Deeper Thoughts on "Unstrange Minds"
Thanks to Kristina Chew, creator of the AutismVox blog, I realize that I've fallen into the very trap I try to avoid. Instead of focusing on Dr. Grinker's
Defining "Real" Autism
Throughout the time that I've been the About.com Guide to Autism, this question has arisen again and again: what is
Defining Autism
A regular commenter named Mary made this interesting point in a recent post: I think some of the difficulties people have in discussing philosophical
Defining the Autism Debate
Apparently, journalist David Kirby mixed up two websites - Change.org and Change.gov - and unintentionally led folks to believe that Kristina Chew and Dora
Denis Leary Calls Out Autism Parents; Will You Join the Fray?
Getty Images A few months ago, shock jock radio host Michael Savage received an extraordinary amount of publicity by calling out autism dads:
Denis Leary Sorta, Kinda Apologizes for Offending Autism Community
According to the Boston Herald, Denis Leary is sorta, kinda sorry for making the autism community so angry. Here's what he had to say: Comedian Denis Leary,
Denis Leary and Michael Savage Hitch Their Stars to the Autism Community
When I was a little girl, I was often the target of teasing (now more often called
Dental Care and the Child with Autism
Who knew dental care would be such a project for our son? But then again, who knew our son would be diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Early on, like most
Dentist Autistic - Tips for a Great Trip to the Dentist with Your Autistic Child
A trip to the dentist with an autistic child can be traumatic. Here are tips and resources to make the experience easier and more productive!
Department of Defense May Fund Autism Research
Each year, the Department of Defense funds medical research into issues that impact on the military and their families. Autism Speaks, a powerful fundraising
Department of Education Publishes "Report Card" on Special Ed
If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you almost certainly have (or will have) an opportunity to explore the wonderful world of public special education.
Depressed Over a Child's Autism; Can You Help?
Depressed Over a Child's Autism; Can You Help?
Depression in Mothers of Children with Autism - What's Your Take?
A recent study conducted at the University of North Carolina suggests that
Describing an Ideal Setting for Adults with Autism
Describing an Ideal Setting for Adults with Autism
Description: Autism on the Seas - Review Autism Friendly Products and Services
From toys to hotel rooms to events, autism friendly products and services are popping up all over. Do you know of an autism friendly offering that you'd like to describe and review? Please share!
Designing a Specialty Hotel Room for Kids with Autism
The Clinton Inn in Tenafly New Jersey has created a special
Developmental Milestones Gallery from About.com Guide to Pediatrics
Developmental milestone charts are generally very sketchy, and only really useful if there are gross problems with a child's progress. Even your pediatrician
Developmental Pediatrician Will Answer About.com Users' Questions
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
Developmental Pediatricians and Autism - Autism Specialists
If you have a child who is or may be diagnosable on the autism spectrum, you may be referred to a
Developmental Pediatrics and Autism: The Basics
If you have a child who is or might be diagnosable on the autism spectrum, you're likely to be recommended to a developmental pediatrician. This article is an
Developmental Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders work on autism's
Developmental Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism Treatments - Autism Therapies
Developmental therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders work on autism's
Developmental Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism Treatments - Autism Therapies
Developmental therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders work on autism's
Developmental Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism Treatments - Autism Therapies
Developmental therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders work on autism's
Developmental Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism is a developmental disorder. People on the autism spectrum have a hard time developing social skills, identifying and expressing feelings, and thinking abstractly. Developmental treatments like RDI, Floortime and Sonrise help to build these skills. How do they work? Which one is best for your child? Find out more!
Diagnose Asperger Syndrome - Did You Diagnose Yourself with Asperger Syndrome?
Many adults diagnose themselves with Asperger syndrome, based on information they find through the media, on websites, and in quizzes. Are you a self-diagnosed adult with Asperger syndrome? How did you diagnose yourself? What steps have you taken since your self-diagnosis to cope with your symptoms?
Diagnosed with Autism - When Your Child Was Diagnosed with Autism
Was your child diagnosed with autism? What was the process like? How did you respond? Do you have any insights or advice to share? Tell your story!
Diagnosing Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Do I have Asperger Syndrome? Does my husband, wife, co-worker, son, nephew, or professor? The more we read about Asperger Syndrome, the more we seem to see it
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
Learn how experts test for and diagnose autism spectrum disorders. Find out more about just who does the testing - and who SHOULD be testing your child. Find out how big changes in autism criteria and diagnosis planned for 2013 will affect you and your family.
Diagnosing Autism in Children
What are early signs of autism in children? How is autism diagnosed? Find answers to these and related questions about diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in children.
Diagnosing for Autism-Related Services: What's Your Opinion?
In some communities and school districts, children with diagnosed autism spectrum disorders receive a comprehensive package of services. These services,
Diagnosis Asperger Syndrome: Have You Seen "Parenthood" on NBC?
It's rare that I feel guilty about NOT watching TV. But as the media buzz about NBC's Parenthood increases, I realize I really SHOULD have Tivo'd the last
Diagnosis Helpful But Not Vital - : Did You Diagnose Yourself with Asperger Syndrome?
asperger syndrome self diagnosis
Diagnostic Procedures for Autism
Learn more about screening and diagnostic tests and procedures.
Did Autism Lead to Shooting? No Way!
All of a sudden, we are starting to hear that the Virginia Tech shooter may have been autistic. That information seems to have come from Cho's Korean Aunt
Did Autism Save Chris Marino's Life?
By now, most readers have read the amazing story of Walter Marino and his son, Chris, who were pulled out to sea and spent 14 hours treading water before they
Did Jenny Really Launch the Vaccine/Autism Controversy?
In her new book, Mother Warriors, Jenny McCarthy claims that her appearance on Oprah in 2005
Did You See Claire Danes as Temple Grandin? Share Your Review!
I am unutterably frustrated to say that we don't get HBO. As a result, though I've read and heard plenty about last night's HBO presentation of the biopic
Differences in Language Processing May Provide Insight Into Autism
An interesting study from the Salk Institute finds that individuals with autism process language differently from typically developing people - and very
Discover Magazine on the Autism-Vaccine Controversy
Squared Studios/Getty Images This month, Discover Magazine published a four-page article entitled Why Does the Vaccine/Autism Controversy Live On? In
Divorce, Autism, and the Imperatives of Living Life
Recently, we learned that parents of children with autism were NOT more prone to divorce than other parents. This week, we learn that parents of GROWN children
Do Acceptance and Accommodation Equal Surrender?
Do Acceptance and Accommodation Equal Surrender?
Do Autism and Illness Go Together?
I've finally finished reading Mother Warriors by Jenny McCarthy (review coming next week!), and found myself amazed that every single story included in the
Do Families with Autism Expect Too Many Entitlements?
A couple of days ago, I wrote a blog about a DisabilityScoop article which suggested that families with autistic children are suffering financially (largely
Do Graphic, Negative Descriptions of Autism Undermine Inclusion Efforts?
In an attempt to build awareness of the most negative aspects of autism, writers and film makers have gone all-out in their graphic depictions of the worst of
Do OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and Autism Go Together?
Earlier today, I blogged about a young boy with autism who has an intense interest in trains. I suggested that his parents find ways to build on that interest
Do People With Autism Lack Imagination?
Over time, I've seen a whole lot of
Do People with Asperger Syndrome Lack a Moral Compass?
Is Asperger syndrome a disorder which, in itself, can lead to criminal activity? I've been surprised by the responses I've received to an earlier blog on the
Do Social Stories Help Children with Autism Improve Social Skills? - Social Skills and Autism
Social stories are short, carefully crafted stories written to help children (and adults) with autism to navigate specific situations. Research suggests that they really do make a difference in helping children with autism manage the challenges of daily life.
Do The Amish Vaccinate? Indeed They Do, AND Their Autism Rates May be Lower
Alan Becker - Getty Images I just read, for the umpteenth time, a statement that
Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
While there's no doubt that vaccines have saved millions of lives, there are many who wonder whether vaccines are administered safely. The CDC and other major
Do Vaccines Really Split the Autism Community?
Over the past five years, the topic of vaccines has loomed large in the autism world. In fact, controversy over the question of whether vaccines are a major
Do You Believe Vaccines Cause Autism?
Despite assurances from a huge majority in the research and medical communities, many people believe that vaccines are a major cause of autism. Where do you
Do You Feel Guilty About Your Child's Autism?
Do You Feel Guilty About Your Child's Autism?
Do You Love Someone Living With Autism? Share Your Valentines Love!
What's so great about your loved one living with or caring for someone with autism? Share your Valentines love and tributes with the world! Looking for some
Do You Need an Advanced Degree to Understand The Genetics of Autism?
Tetra Images/Getty Images Nestor L. Lopez-Duran Ph.D. runs a blog called Translating Autism. Here's how he describes his project: I'm the founder
Do You Provide Your Child's Autism Therapy Yourself?
The average income for an American family is around $44,000 per year. The cost of autism therapy, however, can top $70,000 per year. Like Joe Biden, let me
Do You Take Your Child's Autism Personally?
After four years of homeschooling, our son is once again going through a
Do Your Religious Convictions Help You Cope with Autism?
Over the years, many readers have noted that their religious convictions help them to cope with and make decisions about their own or their child's autism.
Do vaccines cause autism?
vaccines, autism
Do vaccines cause autism?
vaccines, autism
Do we expect too much from our autistic kids?
Recently, I've had occasion to spend a little time with some typically developing kids outside of the school setting. Most of these kids, ages 6-12, had