Autism

Family

I Didn’t Think My Grumpy Dad Would Like Living With His Grandkids — Until I Saw Him Bond With My Autistic Son

I love the unique and important role my father plays in our family now that we live with him, especially in my autistic son’s life.

Family

Autism Might Be More Common Than Originally Thought, CDC Says

How common is autism in the US? According to the CDC, there may be more cases than we originally thought.

Family

My Daughter Was Eating the Walls Before She Was Diagnosed With Pica

Family

Simple Two-Minute Questionnaire May Help Detect Autism Earlier, Study Finds

It had an 88 percent likelihood of correctly identifying autism in toddlers.

Family

What It’s Like to Find Out You Have Autism in Your 40s

Family

One Family Member Is Better than Others at Spotting Autism Symptoms

A new study indicates this family member is most likely to notice early autism symptoms--and it's not a parent.

Entertainment

This Beautiful Girl Singing “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen May Be the Most Breathtaking Song You’ll Ever Hear

This Beautiful Girl Singing “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen May Be the Most Breathtaking Song You’ll Ever Hear

Family

As Mom and Autistic Daughter Wait in Line at the Water Park, 2 Kids Behave SO Shockingly She Rushes Over to Their Mom

When two children show her 5-year-old some kindness, this mom knows she has to speak out.