autism

Mom walks away for a moment—what her son does for his autistic sister is pure love

Sam shared a quietly powerful clip: a secretly filmed moment between her young son, Wolf, and her autistic daughter, Nina.

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.

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.

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.

Loving an autistic child in an intense, sensory world

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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. 

I’m the mom of a child with autism. Here are 3 things I want people to know

Like most mothers, I will fight to create opportunities for my son to thrive.

Nonspeaking student with autism delivers brilliant commencement speech

Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker urges her fellow graduates to use their voices, serve others, and see the value in everyone they meet.

10 things I’ve learned as a mom to an autistic child

Being the mom of an autistic child isn't easy, but here's 10 things I've learned that have helped us navigate this journey a little easier. 

CDC and AAP just changed developmental milestone guidelines for the first time in decades

Here’s what parents need to know.

1 in 36 kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism, CDC says

The data could be a result of better, earlier awareness of autism spectrum disorder and early intervention.

This stranger’s kindness to a child with autism is a lesson in compassion

One moment of kindness can make all the difference.

Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.