Socializing is something that many of us struggle with. But when you’re on the autism spectrum, socializing can become an especially uncomfortable, exhausting, or nerve-wracking experience. Social nervousness, anxiety and awkwardness are perhaps the best-known symptoms of autism, which says a lot about the struggles autistic individuals are faced with in their day to day […]
If you’ve recently found out that your child is, or may be, on the autism spectrum, you’re probably worried about what comes next. Parents are never prepared to hear that their child is anything other than healthy and happy, and an ASD diagnosis can be especially distressing. Upon discovering that your child might have autism, […]
Canines have long been given the moniker of “man’s best friend”. Their faithfulness, unconditional love and non-judgmental nature have often inspired partnerships that have been beneficial to both human and canine lives.
In our lifetimes, we see countless people who use their limitation as an excuse to settle for mediocrity. Then, there’s another type of people; the highly successful creators, innovators and leaders, inspirational figures who leave their mark upon this world. These are individuals who take what others would consider a weakness and turn it into […]
I was diagnosed with autism at an early age and just like most people with autism, my experiences weren’t exactly the happiest. Finding work isn’t easy for individuals with autism. In fact, statistics show that only 14 percent of individuals with the disorder in the U.S. have a stable, paying job.
Estimately 1 in 100 individuals in the U.S. are on the autism spectrum.
It goes without saying that there are many misconceptions about autism. People often treat autistic people as if they’re incapable of learning anything and always need help to complete even the most basic tasks.
We’re all imperfectly perfect and unique in our own way. We all have gifts and talents, strengths, and weaknesses that others don’t.
July 16th is Disability Awareness Day (ADA). And there’s no better way to celebrate than by creating awareness about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
Growing up with autism, it was difficult for me to adjust to new environments. Whether it was a new neighborhood or a new school, I would take my time getting to know people, learning what I liked about the place, and just trying to adjust to it.
