autism

Baby

New study explores link between fish consumption in pregnancy and autism—here’s what experts say

Researchers observed that moms who consumed fish during pregnancy were more likely to report developmental outcomes associated with fewer autism-related traits in their children.

News

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

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Mom wonders if she’s wrong for ‘making’ her husband put their tantruming 3-year-old to bed alone

Moms everywhere might have just felt their blood pressure rise.

Motherly Stories

Loving an autistic child in an intense, sensory world

My son feels the world like a boy without skin to protect him.

Motherly Stories

Learning and growing alongside my child, a musician on the autism spectrum

For a kid who was never invited to a birthday party growing up, Spenser has now found his place in the music community. It changed his life. And mine.

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Nonverbal teen says his little brother’s name in viral video that will leave you sobbing

"All a parent like me ever wants is a glimpse inside their child's secret world — and we're getting it now."

Parenting

How to travel for the holidays when your child has autism or a disability, according to an occupational therapist

There's so much potential for challenges, but so much potential for fun, too.

Motherly Stories

My son has autism: Here are 5 things you can do to help families like ours thrive

I believe that people are inherently good, and any missteps when dealing with autism come from people with good intentions just not sure what to do or say.

Motherly Stories

6 things I wish I’d known when my child was diagnosed with autism

I only wish someone could have told me that we would find our place, we would be supported and my child would thrive.

Child Learn & Play

15 fun crafts for kids with autism

15 crafts and activities kids can do at home to help develop their fine motor skills while having fun!

Motherly Stories

10 things I wish someone had told me about raising a neurodiverse child

You can do this—and you can do it well.

Child Milestones

For my autistic child, these are the non-traditional milestones we measure

I wasn’t surprised when my child received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis at three years old—I was exhausted and scared.