Autism Spectrum Disorder

Child traveling on a plane with his parents
autism

The TikTok Moms Who Pulled Me Out Of My Loneliness

by Margaret Jones

My friends told me to find a support group. My mom sent me Welcome to Holland. What I needed, it turned out, was autistic parenting TikTok

Donkey Hodie and her cousin in the new video game 'Cousin Hodie Playdate' on PBS Kids.
Entertainment

New 'Cousin Hodie Playdate' Game Helps Kids Identify Emotions

by Jen McGuire

It was released during Autism Awareness Month.

Mother doing cake with mixer while little girl covering her ears.
Shhhh

If Your Toddler Freaks Out About Loud Sounds, You’re Not Alone

by Katie McPherson

There’s literal hell, and then there’s a public bathroom with hand dryers.

New Hot Wheels Flippin' Fast cars on green track
Vroom Vroom

The Hot Wheels Flippin' Fast Car Is Basically A Rolling Fidget Spinner

by Katie McPherson

There are endless ways to play with this bad boy.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Tallulah Willis attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hoste...
Celebrity

Demi Moore & Bruce Willis' Daughter Tallulah Shares She Was Diagnosed With Autism

by Jen McGuire

She shared on Instagram that she was diagnosed last summer.

a dad and daughter working through stuff after working with a parent coach
SOS

Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Hire A Parenting Coach

by Miranda Rake

Many parents are turning to them for guidance, but it comes with a steep price tag and few guarantees.

Books

What A Bracingly Honest Scottish Comedian Taught Me About My Autistic Son

by Johanna Gohmann

A chat with Fern Brady, and some thoughts on her wild and wonderful memoir about autism.

Fathers & Daughters

“Yes, Autism Is A Disability. And Being Disabled Is Not Bad.”

by Matt Villano and Sage Villano

A father-daughter conversation.

Life

Unclutter My Heart

by Johanna Gohmann

The impossible task of getting rid of your kids' stuff.

A cheerful teacher gives a little boy a high five during a parent-teacher conference. The boy's mom ...
Parenting

How To Survive The IEP Process, From A Special Ed Teacher Who Knows

by Seth Miller

Academic or behavioral supports exist for a reason, but they exist as rusty cogs in a vast, arcane machine.