autism
Autistic Teen Gets A Surprise After Missing His Polar Express Ride
Lloyd and Angie Swartout's 18-year-old son Ty loves the Christmas movie The Polar Express. Ty has autism and is non-verbal but he loves the holiday train and the movie and book that tells its story. T...
Mom Intentionally Excludes Autistic Boy From Birthday Party After Inviting Entire Class
Every mom wants her kid's birthday parties to be perfect and some have even been known to spend exorbitant amounts of money to make sure that their little ones have a day they never forget. One mom ma...
School Staff Charged With Manslaughter Over Death Of Autistic Student
CW: mentions of child abuse and death. Whenever we watch our kids get on the bus each morning or walk into school, we expect that they are in good hands. After all, kids spend more time at school duri...
Apparently, A Gluten-Free Diet Has Zero Benefits For Autistic Kids
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects about 1 in 59 children. ASD usually presents itself in children by the age of 2 and symptoms of the disorder can make it hard fo...
Autistic Child Gives Amazing Speech To Classmates About Being On The Spectrum
A fourth-grader with autism stood up in front of his classmates at Chino Valley Unified School District to talk about what it's like to be on the spectrum. His teacher, Lisa Rachel Moe, caught the em...
Mom's Tweet About "Lonely" Autistic Son Brings Messages of Love & Support Online
Kerry Bloch tweeted about her lonely autistic son, and many people have flooded her inbox with messages of love and support. She was concerned that her son is missing out on life, but thanks to the in...
What Parents Should Know About The Blue Halloween Buckets
If you are preparing your candy stash for a hoard of little trick-or-treaters, you are going to want to know about the blue buckets. A child trick-or-treating with a blue candy basket in hand may have unseen disabilities.
Severe Morning Sickness During Pregnancy Associated With Higher Risk Of Autism In Child
A rare type of morning sicknesses that lasts all through pregnancy has been linked to a higher rate of autism in babies. Hyperemesis gravidarum, which occurs in less than 5% of all pregnancies, is con...
JWoww Shares Update On Son's Progress 1 Year After Autism Diagnosis
It was just over a year ago that reality television star Jenni "JWoww" Farley revealed on an episode of Jersey Shore that her then 2-year-old son Greyson was struggling with hitting certain milestones...
Babies Born By C-Section Are '33 Percent More Likely To Develop Autism'
According to new research, babies born by Cesarean Section are 33 percent more likely to be diagnosed with autism and 17 percent more likely to develop Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But so...
Disney Princess Snow White Soothes Boy With Autism At Epcot
Sometimes we need a reminder that the world isn't a total dumpster fire. Whenever we can find small moments of joy, we have to revel in them. That's what one mom discovered on a family trip to Disney ...
Stop Using 'Miracle' Solution As A Cure For Autism Or Cancer, Experts Warn
There are several products on the market at the moment that make some pretty big claims. No, we're not just talking about the skinny tea we see the Kardashians of the world sipping, but "miracle" solu...
'Sesame Street' Under Fire For Public Service Announcement About Autism
Sesame Street recently introduced an autistic character to its cast, and while that may sound like progress, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network disagrees. The advocacy group recently ended its partner...
Kids With Autism At Increased Risk Of Bullying By Siblings And Classmates
Bullying is a very real problem for children of all ages, but a study is suggesting that children with Autism, or those on the Autism Spectrum, are at an increased risk of being bullied. The bullying ...
Jade Roper Tolbert Hits Back At Comments Over Daughter's Development
Jade Roper Tolbert, former star of The Bachelor, shut down Instagram comments suggesting that her daughter may have Autism. The mom of one girl and a boy on the way announced that comments about her d...
Unusual Eating Behaviors May Be A New Diagnostic Indicator For Autism
Professor of psychiatry Susan Mayes has conducted research, discovering that unusual eating patterns can be an indicator of autism in children. According to Science Daily, Mayes' study found that 70% ...
Neighbors Wrote Dad Rude Note Calling His Autistic Son’s Toys An 'Eyesore'
One father has been left reeling after receiving a hurtful letter from a neighbor, according to 7 News Boston. Ian Gregario's three-year-old son, Rylan, has Autism Spectrum Disorder. As any parent wit...
This Kind Man Befriended A 7-Year-Old Boy With Autism On A Flight
Sending your child off on an airplane flight by themselves is a nerve-wracking experience for any parent, one that mom Alexa Bjornson knows about all too well. The mom recently put her 7-year-old son ...
Mom Allegedly Fed Her Sons Bleach To Try And Cure Their Autism
Finding out your child has autism is a devastating blow for many parents. The developmental disorder has no cure, and while different therapies work for different people, there's no one-size-fits-all....