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...
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...
Can Robot Help Children With Autism?
A human-like robot now used by about 285 schools across the nation is helping children with autism who struggle with social skills. His name is Milo, and we’ll tell you all about him in...
Autism: Is It Different For Girls?
Research tells us that boys with autism outnumber girls by 4 to 1. But is that because autism is more difficult to identify in girls? That’s the conclusion of a recent study. We’ll talk...