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The Autism Site
2y ago
Diego's latest project, the "Spectrum EP," is something he hopes can help other people understand what his life is like on a day-to-day basis as a person on the autism spectrum.
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The Autism Site
2y ago
An effective military starts with the people. Let's give military families the benefits they have earned.
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The Autism Site
2y ago
Ree the barber has always worked patiently and creatively with LaQuista Erinna's son, Jackson, who is on the autism spectrum.
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The Autism Site
2y ago
Social media companies have turned a blind eye to online trolling, a problem which has only gotten worse as the pandemic has put more people in front of their screens.
The post How Online Trolling Has Worsened Since 2020, And How We Can Fix The Problem appeared first on The Autism Site News ..read more
The Autism Site
2y ago
Motor skills can be a struggle for people on the autism spectrum. This includes the ability to balance....
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The Autism Site
2y ago
Children with autism tended to have a weaker response to baby talk and emotional speech in the temporal cortex.
The post Lack of Engagement During “Baby Talk” Could Point to Autism in Infants, Study Suggests appeared first on The Autism Site News ..read more
The Autism Site
2y ago
Toys and GGC Good Packs were given to children in need who might not otherwise have had toys for Christmas and who might be lacking some basic necessities like warm socks and hygiene products.
The post GreaterGood Partners with Organization of Hope to Deliver Toys and Necessities to Kids in Need appeared first on The Autism Site News ..read more
The Autism Site
2y ago
Gloria's son has had his hair cut at that Great Clips location twice before. She says they've always been able to work with him.
The post Hairstylist Refused Haircut for 5-Year-Old with Autism. Now His Mom Is Pushing for Change appeared first on The Autism Site News ..read more
The Autism Site
2y ago
Once properly trained, healthcare providers could play a critical role in helping families decide whether and when their autistic children should get driver's licenses.
The post Very Few Pediatric Providers Discuss Whether Their Patients with Autism Should Drive, Study Shows appeared first on The Autism Site News ..read more
The Autism Site
2y ago
Like many child prodigies, Monty has blazed his own path through life and the education system. He didn't speak until the age of 4 and was diagnosed with autism when he started public school.
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