There are stories that just warm your heart, and this one from Las Vegas is definitely one of them. Jacob Anderson, an 18-year-old autistic young man, proudly walked across the graduation stage at Spring Valley High…
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The crack of the bat, cheering from the stands, and kids playing hard, these are the sounds of a typical high school rivalry game. But on Tuesday evening in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the 4th annual…
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Every graduation is special, but this one really was different. On Friday, May 23, 2026, Arizona Autism Charter Schools celebrated as fifty students with autism walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. Two of…
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Every child sees and interacts with the world in their own special way. And that's why, just last week on the 11 of May, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative held a workshop aimed at…
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Parenting is full of those tender, everyday moments, watching your child play, react to sounds and people, and find joy in their own special routines. When you notice differences in how they connect, communicate, or…
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Good news for our community: the travel industry in America is slowly becoming more welcoming to autistic people and their families. More destinations and attractions are working to reduce sensory overload, loud noises, bright lights,…
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Another piece of great news for families in Southern Nevada. Brooklyn's Best Pizza and Pasta is teaming up with Boys Town Nevada to support children's mental health. On May 7, 2026, twenty percent of all sales…
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As parents, we’re always quietly watching our kids, wondering whether they are hitting their milestones. You might be observing whether they are connecting with others, or even growing in their own special way. Sometimes those…
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Every parent wants their child to feel safe and understood when they’re out in the world. For families raising a child with autism, that hope runs especially deep. They simply want others to respond with…
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Small Changes Can Reduce Burnout and Help Neurodiverse Workers Thrive A lot of adults on the autism spectrum find traditional workplace meetings to be genuinely draining. Trying to read social cues, dealing with sensory overload,…
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