Autism and Wearing A Face Mask How is your child handling wearing face masks, and is there a better solution? With the current COVID-19 pandemic continuing to evolve and change across the United States and around the world, many businesses and governments are requiring the mandatory use of face masks to help prevent the spread

Parenting Social Media Influencers in the Firing Line After ‘rehoming’ Their Autistic Son! Myka and James Stauffer are receiving backlash online after they told their regular viewers that they had made the tough decision to ‘rehome’ their adopted autistic child. Myka and James Stauffer are YouTube and social media influencers. They make money from working

Could Umbilical Cord Blood Hold the Secret to Autism Treatments? There’s more research to be done, but a promising study into umbilical cord blood could potentially help unlock the secrets behind autism! An exciting new study that has been testing umbilical cord blood as a potential treatment for autism has been showing some positive and

Autism Mostly Caused By Genetics A new study has found that autism is strongly linked to a person’s genetic makeup! According to a study that was published in the Journal JAMA Psychiatry, the likelihood of developing autism is strongly linked to an individual's genetic makeup. According to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1

US Study of Autism In Adults Estimates 2.2% Have Autism Scientists are starting to get a better idea of autism rates in adults! In one of the first-ever studies ever done on adults in the United States, it’s estimated that as many as 2.2% could have an autism spectrum condition. When you look at the

Dealing with Quarantine, COVID-19, and Autism! If you’re sitting at home flicking through Netflix bored during the quarantine, spare a thought for how it’s affecting children with special needs and their parents. The current COVID-19 pandemic that’s sweeping across the world is forcing people to adapt to an ever-changing set of circumstances. Spare a thought

Autism: The Sequel Autism: The Sequel puts the spotlight on young people with autism and how it affects them and their families. Autism: The Sequel hit screens on April 28th, 2020, on the HBO network. Many people and documentaries are focused on young people with autism, but Autism: The Sequel focusses squarely on young adults

Autism Prevalence Increases The numbers are in, and according to the CDC, autism prevalence has increased by nearly 10 percent, to 1 in 54. In a recent study done by the CDC, researchers have found that the prevalence of autism in children has increased by almost 10%, to 1 in 54. Some of the other

I thought this was an interesting article about teens fighting the extremely high rate of unemployed individuals with autism. I found this on TMJ4.com MILWAUKEE — Local teens are breaking new ground in the virtual reality industry by creating the first game made by students on the autism spectrum. A Milwaukee organization called Islands of