A story about a boy, a service dog and Taylor Swift
byBy Allison Hill A few weeks ago Taylor Swift invited us to her concert and backstage to meet her. We were so excited to…
autism
The value of art therapy for those on the autism spectrum
byNew treatments, such as art therapy, are emerging to meet the pervasive challenges autism presents. Many parents look to art to help their child…
Social Communication
bySocial communication is the use of language in social contexts. It encompasses social interaction, social cognition, pragmatics, and language processing. An autism diagnosis includes…
Call for art work for new book featuring autistic artists
byDeadline extended – Amanda is still looking for artists. Call for Artists for Art Without Boundaries, a new book featuring autistic artists If you…
Listening to my depression
byby W.E.Powers What is it? I see it in the eyes of those battling mental health issues. I see it as a wet, dim…
The Social Stories Spectrum Project makes museums more accessible to adults on the autism spectrum
byIn 2017, the Social Stories Spectrum Project provided a structured opportunity for high-functioning verbal young adults (ages 18-25) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
The school bell was my enemy
byby Kevin Hosseini What I remember first about school was the bell in the hallway. Any time it rang and I was close to…
Joshua Perry leaves pro football – will focus on foundation
byJoshua Perry has been inspired by his brother Jahred who is on the autism spectrum. After six concussions Joshua Perry, the Seahawks linebacker, at…