Planning any family vacation can be a daunting task. Planning a vacation when one or more of the party is neurodivergent — whether that be on the autism spectrum or with another cognitive difference — can be overwhelming. There’s so much to consider: Will the destination
World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2 every year. The day is used to spread extra awareness about autism, which affects so many Americans and individuals around the world. One in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder, according to the
Autism is on the rise, especially for minorities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a new report released Thursday, the agency said that – for the first time – autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black
Brianna Ghey: Vigil outside Department for Education Sasha’s son Tom, not his real name, had been a social child with lots of friends. But when he turned nine, he became anxious and began struggling with going to school. Mornings would be spent
Difficulty concentrating at school, no eye contact and emotional outbursts. The signs were there from the start. But it wasn’t until a teacher recommended Chris Woolnough get his son Thomas tested for autism that he finally connected the dots – leading to
An 11-year-old Jude Kofie received an incredible surprise late last year after a piano suddenly showed up at his house one day. The boy, who never knew how to play a piano suddenly started playing a keyboard while sitting in his basement.