Pucks for Autism Hockey Tournament, now in its ninth year, is doing a remarkable job of increasing public autism awareness and fundraising for families to create supportive environments for individuals with Autism within nearby educational institutions. This time round for example, it.

For those who love watching television, especially TV shows on neurodiversity, you’ve probably noticed that TV shows and Movies have improved, at least in how they portray authentic Autism. Back in the day, most movies presented autistic characters as savants with Superman-like.

Sarah could not believe her eyes as she watched her daughter graduating from high school and making her way across the stage. The overwhelming emotions that flooded her, from tears to sheer amazement. Looking back, she remembered the terrifying journey that began.

One of the main hurdles in Autism diagnosis is the extended time it takes for assessments to be completed. This delay primarily stems from the demand for evaluations surpassing the number of specialists. To overcome this issue, researchers are trying to develop.

Dr Msuya, one of the best researchers in the field, answers a question that is commonly asked by parents - "Why did my child develop autism?" It's a question that most parents ask all the time - "What did I do wrong?",.

The 11th Annual fundraiser for autism fundraising and awareness, known as Chicagoland's Walk Now for Autism Speaks, will take place this Saturday, May 17th, at Soldier Field. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) will be in attendance, and they will.

People may have many fond memories. For others, it is their childhood, and for some, it is memories of their friends. The last one applies to a duo that met in school. Joann and Anthony were students at the prestigious Elwyn School.

Michael McClure's story is touching and relatable to other people on the spectrum, and he shares this with others through his own personal experience. He hopes that his writing will serve as a positive step towards increasing visibility and humanizing the label.

Sometimes, it's helpful for parents of autistic children to stay updated on the latest research. Who are the top 25 researchers in this field? What areas do they focus on and why? Below, we list a few notable researchers making positive contributions.

There's been an ongoing concern related to the safety of individuals with autism, more especially when it comes to their interactions with Illinois law enforcement. As any other autistic mom or dad knows, it is usually a great source of worry to.