Profiles & Celebrations
It’s an understatement to say that the holidays come with a fair bit of sensory overload for any individual. From the countless light displays to the Christmas music pouring out of every speaker imaginable, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the holidays. But for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, these holiday traditions that…
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April has a lot more to it than plenty of rain fall and Earth Day. The entire month is dedicated to autism awareness with April 2 designated as Autism Awareness Day—as recognized by the UN in 2007—when people, houses, and cars all don the color of blue to help increase awareness about this all-too common…
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With Memorial Day just around the corner, it’s that time of the year when we take a day out of our schedules to celebrate those service members who have given their lives and dedication to serving and protecting our country. However, on this Memorial Day, we’re going to take a look at a minority within…
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One of the many amazing things about the internet is that it provides safe spaces for similar people—whether it be their age, race, a physical condition, a health issue, or a common interest—to gather and share their stories with one another. On August 19 on the site Reddit, a Redditor posed a seemingly simple question…
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Last week, we looked at a couple of ways families and local communities have been using the holiday season to raise awareness about autism and to use the spirit of the season to encourage recognition of those with autism and the challenges they face. This week sees something of a sequel to that article since…
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As we’ve discussed frequently in this space, one area in autism care that is frequently in need of more support and awareness is that of young adults. After all, with so much focus being placed on earlier and earlier diagnoses and treatment for autism in young children, much of the funding, research, and resources are…
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