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The TikTok-ification Of Autism Language
On the app, creators — including neurotypical people — freely use terms like stimming and hyperfixation. As an autistic person, I wondered: Does that help or hurt the community?

The TikTok-ification Of Autism Language On TikTok, creators freely use terms associated with autism and neurodivergence: stimming, vocal stims, hyperfixations. As an autistic person, I wondered what to make of it.

Westfield mom documents journey with children with autism

Westfield mom documents journey with children with autism Sarah Kernion says the diagnosis reshaped everything she once imagined for her children.

Health Matters | Understanding autism: What it is, when it’s diagnosed and how to find support

Health Matters | Understanding autism: What it is, when it’s diagnosed and how to find support “Autism is a spectrum, and that means there is no single presentation,” said Nurse Practitioner Lacey Watson, with Providence Pediatrics in Humboldt. “Some children need significant daily support, while others are highly independent. What t…

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office introduces program for drivers with autism

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office introduces program for drivers with autism The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office has launched a program to help support drivers with autism. The Blue Envelope Program begins at the start of May.

Newswise — David Amaral, distinguished professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the UC Davis MIND Institute, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from INSAR, the International Society for Autism Research.

David Amaral receives INSAR Lifetime Achievement Award for autism research | Newswise David Amaral, distinguished professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from INSAR, in recognition of his contributions to autism research.

For People With Autism, Can Restaurant Kitchens Be a Haven?

For People With Autism, Can Restaurant Kitchens Be a Haven? For three Halloweens in a row, Joseph Valentino was Emeril Lagasse. He wasn't the only kid in New Je...

First-ever Champions Fore Autism Classic tees off in Myrtle Beach
Athletes and celebrities tee off at Legends Golf and Resort

First-ever Champions Fore Autism Classic tees off in Myrtle Beach The first-ever Champions Fore Autism Celebrity Classic kicked off Friday morning.

An analysis of data from the Kaiser Permanente Southern California hospitals collected between 2001 and 2014 found that children whose gestational weeks 1-10 and 30-37 coincided with periods of very high nighttime temperatures had a 13-15% higher risk of being diagnosed with autism by age 5. The paper was published in Science of the Total Environment.

High nighttime temperatures during pregnancy linked to increased autism risk in children A new study of nearly 300,000 mothers reveals that experiencing abnormally hot nights during early and late pregnancy increases the risk of their child being diagnosed with autism by up to 15 percent.

Focus on role of AI, technology in autism treatment at Katara talks

Focus on role of AI, technology in autism treatment at Katara talks QNADohaThe Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) organised a panel discussion titled “The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Technology in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of...

The 4th International Autism Conference 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with global participation
Experts from around the world are exploring the future of support for people with disabilities

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Behind every decision, every routine, every moment…
there is a reason. There is experience. There is love.

Parenting a child with autism comes with challenges many people never see or understand.

So before you judge, take a moment to understand.