Autism

It sounds silly for caregivers, parents, teachers, and work coaches, but having their autistic loved ones create perseverations lists can help them focus on schoolwork, chores, tasks at work, and more "boring stuff."

Exploring what autism friendly means in public places.

There is a lie that keeps being pushed around. The lie is that autistics hate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). There are quite a few that hate ABA, but the reasons don't line up under consistent examination. I am autistic, and I love ABA. Here is why.

There is no standard "type."

Autism is a complicated medical condition that requires specially trained professionals for an accurate diagnosis. Untrained individuals cannot and should not label a child as autistic.

Here are some things to keep in mind when communicating with an person who has autism spectrum disorder.

Here are 10 things you can do to help spread autism awareness and support for individuals with autism, in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day.

Drama therapy has a uniquely human approach to autism. It embraces the condition and helps open up the autistic young person to the world of social play, interaction and the imagination.

Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of Autism that is defined by the person’s lack of social skills as well as communication difficulties.

Learn how Assistance dogs provide many benefits for people with special needs—and it's no different for children with autism. Trained dogs can provide companionship, inspire confidence in the child, and watch over them. This article gives a brief overview of the programs available in Ireland.