Blue Pumpkins Define Inclusion on Halloween What’s the meaning behind blue pumpkins on Halloween, and why do we think it’s so amazing! If you are trick or treating this Halloween and notice blue or teal pumpkins, buckets, or treat bags being carried by children and wondering why, it’s a sign that the child may be

10 Tips for Preparing Kids with Autism for Halloween Below, you’ll discover ten tips to help prepare kids on the spectrum for Halloween! From kids running around and screaming scary masks, costumes, flashing lights, smoke machines, and costumes, Halloween can be frightening for any child. However, for children with autism, Halloween can be a tricky

New Study Finds Some Kids Are ‘Outgrowing’ Autism, but What Does It Mean? What does the new study mean for parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital have found a significant number of children who were diagnosed with autism as babies no longer meet ASD criteria. Whenever a parent

Researchers Discover Link Between Plastic Additive and Autism What’s the link between plastic additives and autism, and why is it so important? Over the last few decades, the numbers of those affected by autism have continued to increase. While the exact causes of autism are unknown, and the increase in diagnosis could be linked to

Building a Sensory Room for a Child with Autism: A Guide to Creating a Calming Space A sensory room is a dedicated space designed to provide comfort and stimulation for individuals with autism. It offers a controlled environment where sensory experiences can be tailored to meet a child's unique needs. Creating a sensory room can

Is Autism Hereditary? New genetic clues have revealed more about the hereditary role in autism diagnosis. For many parents, a diagnosis of autism can come with a deep search into family history, looking for any relatives, however far removed they are, with signs of autism.  UCLA Health researchers have recently published one of the most

600 Autism Sensory Kits Donated to UHP Troops Thanks to the Autism Council of Utah, the Utah Highway Patrol Troopers now have sensory kits in every vehicle to help respond to community members during emergencies. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the Autism Council of Utah, UHP troopers now have an autism sensory kit

9-Year-Old Boy with Autism Goes Missing and Is Discovered Hours Later Dead A regular shopping trip quickly turned into tragedy for one Brooklyn family. The body of a nine-year-old boy was discovered by search and rescue teams close to the edge of a waterway after he lost contact with his family during a shopping trip

Songwriter with Autism Making A Big Splash in the Music Industry Diagnosed with high-functioning autism, Joe Bigalke had many obstacles to overcome during his journey! From an extremely young age, Joe Bigalke was always drawn to music. At the age of two, Joe began playing the piano. Ever since his love of songwriting and musical

Police Handcuff Child with Autism and Mother Calls for Change The mother of an autistic child handcuffed by police is seeking not only answers but change after a disturbing incident. A mother in Craven County, New Bern, is protesting and calling for both answers and change after her autistic son was placed in handcuffs following