Susan Moffitt

While raising a child with autism is a day to day journey, in the back of every parent's mind is what level of independence their child will eventually achieve. Where and how will they live? Lately, I've been coming across articles about…

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. These are the remaining states…

It's all over the news that a Massachusetts woman has been charged with attempted murder, child endangerment and assault and battery for withholding cancer treatment from her son who also suffered from autism. She admitted that she did not…

On April 6 in New York City, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued these remarks to a panel discussion on “Solving the Autism Public Health Puzzle: Regional and International Collaboration:" "I am honored to be here today…

Researchers lead by Laurent Mottron at the University of Montreal have confirmed scientifically what has been an anecdotal truth - people with autism enjoy unrivaled visual expertise. On a neurological level, they concentrate more brain…

A wonderful story has been reported out of Kentucky where a mother of twins with autism created an event for neurotypical children at her sons' school to experience what it's like to have autism. During Cumberland Trace Elementary School's…

As part of Autism Awareness Month, Autism Speaks has released its findings from an online survey identifying the most livable cities for autism. These cities were recognized by respondents for best availability of services and resources,…

In my ongoing postings of alternative therapies to enhance the lives of children with autism, I would be remiss if I didn't include music therapy. Everyone knows that music is a universal language and for children on the autism spectrum…

On April 1 and 2, blue lights will be shining in cities all around the world to help promote autism awareness. In Seattle, The Children's Museum will be open early exclusively to children with autism, who will be charged a reduced…

Facebook has become the cyberspace version of another era's malt shop – the place where teens hang out after school and socialize. But lately, there's been a great deal of media attention about its dangers. In addition to those…