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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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Jan 6, 2026

Characters with Autism in Media

Are you or your children looking for a film or television show with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) representation? Fortunately,...

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Dec 30, 2025

Autism-Friendly New Years Celebrations

New Year’s Eve often means crowded parties and loud fireworks, which can feel overwhelming for children with autism spectrum...

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Dec 16, 2025

Autism-Friendly Christmas Celebrations

The holidays can be challenging for many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Bright lights, loud family gatherings and...

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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...

American actress Kathy Bates with British actor Anthony Hopkins, holding his Best Actor award, in the press room of the 64th Annual Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, 30th March 1992. Bates had presented the award to Hopkins, which he won for his performance in 'The Silence of the Lambs'. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

Dec 2, 2025

Celebrities with Autism

If your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may wonder if they will face significant challenges in life....

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Nov 25, 2025

Shopping with Children with Autism

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means holiday shopping, and maybe even Black Friday. As...

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...

Nov 11, 2025

Athletes with Autism

If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may wonder if they will experience certain...

Oct 30, 2025

Burnout as the Parent of a Child with Autism

Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be rewarding yet exhausting. While parenting any child is difficult,...

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...

Oct 7, 2025

Make the Move from RBT to BCBA

Are you currently a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking to advance your career and become a Board Certified Behavior...

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...

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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Jun 30, 2025

Autism-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations

The Fourth of July can be a wonderful time to celebrate, but the busy, crowded and loud scenes that...

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