Why was Asperger’s Syndrome Folded into Autism Spectrum Disorder?
As of May 2013, Asperger’s Syndrome was officially removed from the DSM.
As of May 2013, Asperger’s Syndrome was officially removed from the DSM.
In one of our earlier blogs from this month, we discussed ways you can support the autism community throughout Autism Awareness Month. And from what we saw on social media and from new outlets, it looks like many of you …
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is something we hear often around the holidays — and for good reason. For many of us, the holidays are a magical time filled with family, food, fun decorations, and gifts. However, …
Despite many positive changes, underemployment remains high among adults on the autism spectrum. According to the National Autism Indicators report, only 14% of adults with autism had paid jobs within their community. A major reason why employers are so skeptical …
“Should I pursue an autism diagnosis?” — as information about the developmental disorder becomes more widespread, this is a question more and more people are asking after noticing atypical behavior in themselves or their children. While there are certainly a …
When discussing the rising rate of depression in America, people with autism and learning challenges are often left out of the conversation. According to the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, nearly half of all adults with autism will experience clinical …
We can all agree that popcorn is delicious, but did you ever think it would have the power to change lives? We’re here to tell you, it does! After nearly three years of applying for jobs, Samuel Bier was finding …
Autism — it’s a word that many know but few understand. From society as a whole to the many people living with autism and their families, myths and misconceptions don’t do anyone any good. That’s why we’ve compiled a brief …
With Autism Awareness Month ending just days ago, you’ve probably seen a good deal of t-shirts, Facebook posts, and bumper stickers donning a colorful puzzle piece ribbon recently. But while you’ve seen it many times over the past month, do …
In one of our earlier blogs from this month, we discussed the ways you can support the autism community throughout April — Autism Awareness Month. And from what we saw on social media and from new outlets, it looks like …