Tito Mukhopadhyay: The Rosetta Stone of Autism
Much attention has been given to the accomplishments of individuals on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum.
We hear of gifted savants such as Daniel Tammet or Kim Peek who defy imagination
with uncanny visual, mathematical or…
James Durbin Discusses Family, Adam Lambert Comparisons
We recently received a comment by someone who noticed the excessive coverage of
American Idol's James
Durbin on our site. My response was that we have not covered him nearly enough.
James Durbin is currently shattering many…
When Autism and Faith in God Collide
A few weeks ago, many in the autism community observed "Autism Sunday," also known as the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger Syndrome. The annual event, which takes place during the second week of February, encourages…
Autism Documentary by Oscar-Winning Director Set for Release
There is an amazing autism documentary on the horizon that will be released
just in time for Autism Awareness Month in April. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg, "Wretches & Jabberers" follows two grown men with autism as they…
The Ingenious Mind of John E. Robison
Last week, the Science Channel (a division of Discovery) aired an episode of
"Ingenious Minds" and took a closer look at the life and mind of John
E. Robison. The show gave a fascinating glimpse into Robison's trials and…
James Durbin Voted into the Top 13 on American Idol
In a tense moment Thursday evening on live television, James Durbin was
placed on stage in front of millions of viewers, pitted against his Hollywood roommate,
Stefano Langone, for a spot in American Idol's "Top 13." Host Ryan…
New Tool Allows Children with Autism to Express Emotions
As parents of children with autism, we are always searching for useful ways to help our kids communicate their thoughts and feelings, and thereby achieve greater self-regulation. How many spectacular meltdowns could be averted if a child…
Does James Durbin Really Have Autism?
James Durbin delivered another knockout performance tonight on American Idol, which included a rendition of Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Coming." His vocal range was once again impressive and other than some competition from…
Pokemon Creator Draws Creativity from Autism
Whenever I feel nostalgic about my sons' early years, Pokemon is always a large part of those memories. I can still see my one son, a vision of yellow, dressed as Pikachu for Halloween, or the excitement in his and his brother's eyes when…
20,000 Turn Out for Autism Walk in Miami
Yesterday, the Miami-Dade Chapter of Autism Speaks held its annual autism walk at JC Bermudez Park in the City of Doral, a suburb of Miami, Florida. The event, which was originally planned
for Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park, was moved…