Are People With Autism Less Surprised By The Unforeseen?
Do people with autism handle unknown and unexpected events better than others? According to a recent study, they do. In this issue, we’ll talk about it
Get Ready For The Night of Too Many Stars!
The star-studded 2017 edition of Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs is literally just days away. Premiering Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 pm on HBO, the hilarious live show airing...
Find Out What Other Health Conditions Are Linked With Autism
A stunning report about autism says there’s evidence confirming that the neurodevelopmental condition can affect a person’s entire body by being linked to a host of other health issues, including epilepsy, depression, bipolar disorder,...
Do Girls With Autism Have Tougher Time With Day-to-Day Stuff?
In April, we shared news that autism may be more difficult to diagnose in girls. Now, there’s news from a study claiming that girls with autism may have more difficulty than boys in performing...
Can Music Therapy Help Children With Autism?
It’s been thought by many that music therapy will help children with autism to feel more creative and motivated, while also being better equipped to communicate. A new study, though, is throwing cold water...
Are You Sure You Know Why Autistic Children Avoid Eye Contact?
It was previously thought by many that the difficulty some autistic individuals have with looking others in the eyes was a signal of indifference. A new study, however, is throwing cold water on that...
Baby Teeth Study Suggests Autism Link To Exposure Of Heavy Metals
A new study carried out by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) suggests that exposure to various metals may increase the likelihood of a child developing autism. Researchers reached their findings after...
Find Out if Introduction to Surfing Can Help Your Autistic Child
If you’re a parent or guardian of an autistic child, you may want to think about registering him/her for an introductory surfing camp this summer. The camp is called Surfers Healing and is specifically...
Should Children With Autism Wear Electronic Trackers?
According to a survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about a quarter of a million children with autism wander off each year. Another survey spearheaded by a pediatrics director with...
Ways to Help Children with Autism
Autism is a neurobehavioral condition that negatively affects social interaction, language and communication skills. It is also characterized by rigid and repetitive behaviors