Mar 17, 2026
Animal Support for Autism
Animals have played a meaningful role in human wellbeing for centuries, and over the last few decades interest in...
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Mar 3, 2026
Is Autism a Disability?
Understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a disability begins with recognizing the individuality and lived experiences of each person....
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Feb 23, 2026
Eating Disorders in Individuals with Autism
Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience eating challenges that feel confusing or overwhelming, and learning more...
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Jan 21, 2026
Identity-First vs. Person-First Language: What’s the Difference?
Did you know there are different ways to refer to individuals with disabilities? Words and language are powerful tools...
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Jan 14, 2026
Is Autism Genetic? Genetic Testing for Autism
Though the exact cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not clearly understood, research suggests it often has a...
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Dec 9, 2025
Can Medication Help with Autism?
Scientists are still exploring the root causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), so there are currently no medications that...
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Nov 18, 2025
Sibling Dynamics When You Have a Child with Autism
When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the entire family begins a journey of learning, adapting...
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Oct 21, 2025
Aging with Autism: Navigating High School as a Teen with Autism
Each year, as a new cohort of teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) start high school, their unique needs...
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Sep 30, 2025
Managing School Refusal for a Child with Autism
If you’re the parent of a school-aged child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may have noticed a level...
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Sep 23, 2025
Why Are Autism Rates Increasing?
You may have heard in recent years a reported increase in the diagnostic rate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....
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May 14, 2025
Autism and Mental Health
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a mental health condition; however, individuals with ASD are highly likely to have a...
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Apr 30, 2025
Autism Awareness vs. Acceptance: What’s the Difference?
You may have heard the terms awareness and acceptance used interchangeably, especially in conversations about autism spectrum disorder (ASD);...
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Mar 28, 2025
What is Autism Masking?
For many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), navigating social expectations may mean adopting a practice known as camouflaging,...
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Nov 29, 2024
Link Between Autism and Down Syndrome
If you are a parent of a child with Down syndrome, you may be surprised to learn your child...
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Oct 1, 2024
Autism Diagnostic Challenges and the DSM-5
As a parent or guardian of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, you have probably heard...
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Apr 9, 2024
Does Autism Change With Age?
As a parent, receiving the news that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be...
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