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Latest success stories, news and information concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Neurodiverse Community
Since the start of the Coronavirus quarantine several months ago, remote learning has proven to be extremely challenging for many children with autism and their parents who have been deprived…
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Synesthesia, a sensory processing disorder that results in mixed sensory perceptions (i.e. “seeing” colors or “tasting” music), affects up to 20% of people with autism, according to a report this…
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After months of being quarantined due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many people are itching to escape from their homes and resume their pre-Corona routines. But, there are other people on…
Read MoreStudent From Flushing Wins A $2,500 Prize For Essay On Inclusion And Diversity In Annual Competition
Isabella Sicilian, a 10th grade student at Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, Queens described fighting against bullying in her essay “How Can I Lead My School and Community to…
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For some teens and young adults with autism, communicating their thoughts and feelings to their parents can be a challenge. One of those young adults is Isabell Quinn. In an…
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At 2-years-old, Nicole Sigler’s daughter, Isabella Rose, was diagnosed with autism. Three years later, Sigler has published a children’s book, “Hi, I’m Rosie!”, designed to help children understand what autism…
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In our troubled times, simple acts of kindness should be valued more than ever. That kindness was on display this month in Illinois, when nine deputies with the McLean County…
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While tensions between police and the African-American community are currently at an all-time high, the struggles experienced by individuals with autism in engaging with police might go overlooked. Jake Lynn,…
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Jimmy Reagan, a resident of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, has confronted many hurdles throughout his life. As a toddler, he was diagnosed with autism, losing his language and social skills. At…
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