Our first steps
Hello, my name is Amit Wolfman, and I am a single mother to a beautiful, talented autistic teenager. I was asked to write a personal column on my life with my son, like a...
Author: DrorAr101
Huntsville Achievement School
Huntsville Achievement School is a private school located in Huntsville, Alabama. It was established in 2000 and taught students with unique learning needs. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and...
Meet Immie Swain:
The Autism Advocate Who’s Breaking Down Barriers When Immie Swain was diagnosed with autism at age four, her parents were told that she might never be able to communicate or lead an everyday life....
Autism Schools in San Diego
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that poses unique challenges for children. Impairments in communication and social interaction skills are common in individuals with autism, which can affect their ability to thrive in a...
Debunking Myths About Autism: Why You Can’t “Grow Out” of the Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. The condition is characterized by a range of symptoms that can vary in severity and can be diagnosed in...
10 Tips For Teaching An Autistic Child To Write
Autism comes with many unique challenges, especially in learning how to communicate and express oneself through the written word. Many autistic children have difficulty writing in an organized fashion, lack the fine motor skills...
A kid with autism who challenges to speak has become an internet star for nailing Michael Jackson’s funked- out dance performance in “Thriller.”
Ten- year-old while his family vacationed in Britain’s St. Ives seaside resort Bill Ryan wished to contend in an area cam talent match. “The first thing he said was may I do Thriller?’’’ mommy...
Wyoming becomes the 49th state to require coverage of autism.
On April 19, 2019, Wyoming became the 49th state to address autism insurance coverage in state-regulated plans. Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause announced that all plans with mental health coverage — including large group,...
Autism training-Potty Training Tips
Potty Training Autistic Toddlers: A Guide for Parents Potty training toddlers can be challenging for any parent but incredibly daunting for children with autism. Unlike typical children, children with autism may not respond to positive...
What difficulties may an individual with autism have in communicating verbally when interpreting verbal information?
Autistic individuals often face difficulties in communicating verbally, which can be a result of sensory issues, difficulties in expressing and comprehending language, and difficulty in interpreting verbal information. This can be a major barrier...