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Hey, Neurotypicals: THINK Before Doing These Things

We all have things that seem to annoy us to no end. Traffic, a never-ending conversation, or hearing someone loudly […]

Individuals with autism are significantly more likely to come into contact with law enforcement officials over the course of their […]

Nonverbal until age four, Dr. Stephen Shore was diagnosed with “atypical development” and “strong autistic tendencies.” Labeled “too sick” for […]

One of my biggest concerns, like most others out there, is about the future. We all deserve one, and many […]

When Ron Sandison was born, his development was normal. But at eighteen months old, he began to regress at a rapid […]

If you or a loved one has an intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) and/or autism, it is imperative that you consider the […]

I want you all to know something: If you were to look at the way I lived my life–my diet, […]

It’s been a little over a month since the re-launch of the Autism Housing Network (AHN), and what an outstanding response […]

When you have Autism Spectrum Disorder, making friends can be difficult. With all of the rules and nuance behind every […]

April, as you may or may not know, is Autism Awareness Month. I believe this month signifies a desire to […]