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…
Despite Setbacks, Autism-Vaccine Research Continues
The recent Supreme Court ruling shielding pharmaceutical companies from vaccine injury liability is a devastating blow for countless families who have fought many years attempting to link their children's autism to vaccinations. While the…
Fighting the Wrong Autism Battles Can Prove Costly
The US Supreme Court's
decision earlier this week protecting vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits
highlights an even larger problem for many children with autism spectrum disorders
and their families.
Well-intended parents are…
James Durbin Cruises to the Top 24 on American Idol
On Thursday evening, American Idol viewers watched as judges Randy Jackson,
Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler eliminated and advanced contestants, ultimately
comprising the show's coveted "top 24" spots. Included in that group…
Awareness of High Functioning Autism Lacking in Schools
The seemingly endless reports of unethical and opportunistic individuals
related to autism seem to be occurring on a regular basis and where there's money to be made, there will
always be those who are willing to take advantage of the…
Disney World Addresses Autism Bullying Incident
Last week, we
reported about an incident involving blogger Amanda Broadfoot while she was
on vacation with her family at Disney World's Hollywood Studios. While eating at
a restaurant on New Year's Eve, Broadfoot's 4-year-old son with…
Neurodiversity vs Disorder: The Other Great Divide of Autism
With all of the attention the autism-vaccine debate has received, often overlooked is another source of infighting within the autism community that involves neurodiversity vs. disorder. Neurodiversity is a movement commonly seen among…