Tarik El-Abour: the First Professional Baseball Player Diagnosed with Autism
by“The repetitiveness of baseball and the repetitiveness of autism go hand in hand.” Reggie Sanders, Kansas City Royals By Ron Sandison Nadia Khalil who…
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Walker Aurand: the first ACHA Division 1 hockey player on the autism spectrum
by“When I step on the ice, I feel clarity and my worries disappear,” Walker Aurand By Ron Sandison Walker Aurand, a natural on ice,…
An interview with Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver on the autism spectrum
by“Tell me I can’t so I can show you that I can,” Armani Williams By Ron Sandison What were your greatest challenges having autism?…
Temple Grandin named to the National Women’s Hall of Fame
byThe Art of Autism congratulates Temple Grandin for her achievements. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University professor of animal sciences and world-renowned autism spokesperson, will…
The day I met Polly – (a.k.a. Donna Williams-Samuel)
byI was not part of her inner circle but she was in my heart and I got to thank her a month ago and…
Meet Julia from Sesame Street
byThis week Sesame Street introduced their first autistic character – a puppet named Julia. Julia is the first new Muppet since Abby Cadabby appeared…
New Power Ranger movie features autistic Superhero
byThe ‘high school outcasts’ that transform into the Power Rangers are not only fighting evil – they are fighting for representation. The new Power…
5 reasons why I believe King Solomon was on the autism spectrum
by“His fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs. He could discuss trees, from the cedar in the…