Social Media Ideas for Autism Acceptance

Social media provides valued community spaces for autistic young people

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that influences how people communicate and process information. A significant proportion of autistic children do not speak or speak only a...

Understanding Autism

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience the world. Early intervention...

All Are Welcome's Unseen Gala in St. George celebrates, supports children on autism spectrum

BATON ROUGE — All Are Welcome's Unseen Gala, which celebrates and supports children on the autism spectrum, is on Friday night.All Are Welcome is a ministry that supports...

These 20 Celebrities With Autism Are Opening Up About Life on the Spectrum

Autism is more common than you might know. About 1 in 36 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the CDC, and that number has been steadily increasing since the o...

Autism, Masking, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Masking is a common socialization strategy among autistic individuals, and many report a complicated relationship with the practice of hiding their neurodivergent traits.

'Autism Is Genetic', Says Charity, In Response To 'False Claims' Over Causes

For the first time, a UK charity supporting autistic people has stated definitively that “autism is genetic”.The National Autistic Society (NAS) said the declaration comes in respo...

Supporting Twice Exceptional Autistic Kids

Kids who are very intellectually bright and also Autistic have a unique set of struggles, one that is often missed, silenced, or poorly supported. They may struggle with shame, per...

How Early Autism Therapy Shapes a Child's Long-Term Growth Path

Learn how early autism therapy supports communication, social skills, daily independence, school readiness, and long-term child development.

How ABA Therapy Supports Communication and Social Skills in Children

Every parent remembers the first word, the first wave goodbye, and the first time their child looked up and shared a laugh. For families of autistic children, those milestones can...

Coping and Catharsis: Autistic AFOLs In Their Own Words

We spoke with several Autistic AFOLs who shared their experiences with LEGO regarding coping, community, collecting and catharsis. And we found that Autism can be both a challe...

Global Autism Advocacy Coalition Expands Membership and Advances New Global Initiatives

The Global Autism Advocacy Coalition (GAAC), a global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation’s (QF), Autism Speaks, UNICEF and the Ministry of Social Development and Family, with sup...

I Used to Watch Everyone Watching My Son

Lucas doesn’t play the games that others do. He’s not even aware that there is a game to be played.

Beyond Pathology and Superpower: Neurodivergence and the Multiplicity of Epistemic Injustice

Upon being diagnosed with autism back in 2023, I was struck by the two distinct reactions I encountered, which I label (a) the pathology narrative and (b) the superpower narrative....

Parent Founded Nonprofit Autism Learn & Play Inc. Champions Play-Based Learning as Pathway to Growth for Children wi...

Inside A Hiring Program Built For People With Autism

Rather than placing people with autism in employment, the program facilitates introductions and connections while helping participants build the skills to experience the job search...

My Biggest Fear Wasn’t That My Son Would Never Talk

Find your bond. Build it alone until they’re ready to build it with you.

I Don’t Want to Stop My Son’s Joy. I Just Need to Turn Down the Volume.

Suddenly, his happiest moments have become his most destructive.

Helping Children Grow Through Play, Acceptance and Their Own Strengths

The Caregiver Collective Interview Series shares stories from families, caregivers, and advocates supporting loved ones with special needs. The series highlights voices of hope, re...

“Autistically and wonderfully made”

Keri Ladner is a compulsive researcher, thanks in part to her autism. More importantly, she&rsquo...

There’s Nothing to Be Sorry About

You grieve over the child you won’t have. But if you don’t stop grieving, you miss out on the child you actually do.

Teenagers Invite 7-Year-Old Boy With Autism to Play, Giving His Mom a Moment Sheand#039;ll Never Forget

“My Kids Come First” Is Easy to Say. Living It Is Something Else.

It’s a meme. It’s a T-shirt. It’s a way of life.

Federal Panel Adopts Overhauled Autism Plan

A key panel approved a sweeping new autism agenda calling on the government to restructure its priorities and nearly double its investment in the developmental disability. The post...

Autism service dog training

The ADA states that a dog qualifies as a service animal if it has been individually trained to perform tasks that mitigate a person’s disability. Autism is a lifelong condition, an...