Hospitals can feel cold and frightening, especially for people who are sensitive to noise, bright lights, or too much activity. For many autistic people, these spaces can feel even more overwhelming. But there is this…
Read MoreA concerned mother has filed a lawsuit against the Clark County School District for allegedly failing to protect her 10-year-old autistic son who was attacked by a special ed aide while at school. According to…
Read MoreOn Friday, November 14th, Goodwill of Southern Nevada hosted its annual Holiday Shopping Spree event at its Henderson store. During this year’s event, over 100 local children benefited from the generosity of three main nonprofits:…
Read MoreBrittany, a 36-year-old mom who stars on the TV show The Valley, shared some exciting news on Instagram. She announced that she and her son, Cruz, have started a group called Cruz’s Crew with help…
Read MoreRecent statistics suggest that autistic children are adversely impacted by bullying at far greater rates than neurotypical children. According to Jennifer McConnell, a licensed and board-certified behavioral analyst at the Pierce Autism Center at Touro…
Read MoreScientists are taking a closer look at a rare inherited illness called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and its surprising connection to autism. New findings suggest that children living with DM1 may be much more…
Read MoreA research group from the Massachusetts General Hospital recently analyzed data from 18,000 births between March of 2020 and May of 2021. The purpose of this study was to look into how COVID-19 in pregnant…
Read MoreThis weekend, Chuck E. Cheese hosted its annual Sensory Sensitive Halloween celebration at all U.S. locations, offering a calm and inclusive environment for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities. The event opened two hours…
Read MoreAccording to many women who were diagnosed with autism later in life, the male validation mask is one of the strongest and most misunderstood masking techniques in women. This technique involves leaning into the idea…
Read MoreFormer Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson recently became a senior national advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As part of his role, he’s been addressing one of the…
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