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"I booked (paid) for the whole family. However, my daughter told me she couldn't find her passport. We turned the house upside down looking for it but couldn't find it. My husband said maybe it was a sign from God that we should let her stay home so the trip wouldn't turn into a disaster."

Wife Irate After Learning Husband Hid Stepdaughter’s Passport to Keep Her from Going on Trip

The busy travel season is officially underway, but there are unique challenges that those on the spectrum can face on trips. There are a few pointers that can help.

A Toolkit for Traveling with Autism Guest post by Shannon Tollman, BA. In the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum, one of the characters is asked, “How was your day?” They reply, “Nothing out

Ethan Hanson, a sports reporter in California, recently wrote about how his autism has helped him excel at his job. He says every person with autism has a superpower, and his is his memory.

Sports Reporter Says Autism is His Superpower Ethan Hanson grew up obsessed with southern California sports. He daydreamed about them at school, read the sports section extensively every day, and

It is a misfortune that we can choose our friends but not always our neighbors.

Inconsiderate Neighbors Get Young Man with Autism and His Family Kicked Out of Home

Should a mother envy her own child?

Mom Turns Into a Green-Eyed Monster Upon Seeing Her Son’s Expensive Sports Gear Bought by Her Ex One of the most deplorable people in the world is a mother envying her abused and neglected child who's been receiving help from someone rich.

After trampling on him for the nth time, a husband is seeking opinion if he should already divorce his narcissistic wife.

Husband of Narcissistic Wife Wants Divorce After Being Humiliated at a Kid’s Party Narcissistic people are among the most obnoxious people you could meet, and just imagine this guy being married to one!

“I often say parents are the biggest advocates for their children. If you feel that something is not right or you feel that your child is not progressing or developing, don’t feel afraid to bring attention to it at your pediatrician’s office."

Doctor Writes Children’s Book To Help Educate Others About Autism Nearly 8,500 school-aged children in Nevada alone have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Rooman Ahad, a pediatric neurologist who works

"That’s always been the goal or point of it all - have it create positive energy, just be better and take this there, just to go beyond the art, to be something bigger than myself, really."

Artists Teams Up With Autism Treatment Center To Raise Awareness & Money For Good Cause An artist from San Antonio has teamed up with the Autism Treatment Center to raise money and awareness for a great cause. Dimas Anthony Martinez, who is

The mother of a five-year-old boy on the autism spectrum is pushing for sensitivity training to be required for hairstylists after she says Great Clips hair salon turned her son away because of his disorder.

Hairstylist Refused Haircut for 5-Year-Old with Autism. Now His Mom Is Pushing for Change Gloria's son has had his hair cut at that Great Clips location twice before. She says they've always been able to work with him.

Should parents give their teenage kids full liberty to do whatever they want with boyfriends and girlfriends at their own home? Regardless of pregnancy, drugs, and STD risks?

Do Children of Legal Age Have the Right to Disrespect Their Parents?

Color me enchanted.

Couple with Autism and ADHD Plan Sensory-Friendly Fantasy Wedding Fit for Royalty

Should large families take priority over individual elevator riders? Or do you follow the first-come-first-served rule?

Redditor Refuses to Get Out of Elevator When Mom of 7 Kids Demands It. Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong?

"He absolutely loved his trip and has not stop talking about it - he is already planning his next trip."

Boy with Autism Who Loves Road Signs Relishes the Chance to Print His Own Speed Limit Marker Theo Goodwin can remember every single road sign between his house and Cardiff, 20 miles away.

You must ensure commitment when given the responsibility to look out for a kid. Especially when the parent clearly informed you of a particular food to avoid because it causes allergies.

This Woman Gave Her Nephew a Dish with Egg Even Though She's Aware of His Food Allergy

Vandalism of school bathrooms has been a serious problem for so long, and this teacher thinks detention is the solution.

No Pass, No Bathroom: Teacher’s Policy on Students’ Bathroom Use Sparks Controversy Do schools or teachers have the right to impose restrictions on the use of school bathrooms? And are they willing to be held accountable for the adverse health effects such restrictions could have on innocent students?

"I think so often, people want so badly to fit in, that they forget what makes them stand out. So I really really hoped that my book would help people feel brave enough to stand out."

Actor With Autism Who Struggled As A Kid Finds Sense Of Belonging At Center Stage For years, Mickey Rowe street performed in order to make money because he thought no one wanted to hire him. He would stilt walk around town, twisting

Tima snapped a few selfies with her new friend, but never got his name. Days later, with help from social media, Tima's family was able to track him down so they could remain friends.

Kind Man Sat Next To Woman With Autism Who Was Sitting Alone During Chiefs Game 34-year-old Tima Suluvale and her uncle attended the Kansas City Chiefs game, but were unable to get seats together. Suluvale, who has autism, ended up

You never quite know what is going on in the mind and heart of a child. It seems as if they walk to the beat of their own drum, and sometimes they may do things that make us question them on a basic level.

Young Boy With Autism Admires His Neighbor’s Flag Every Day So They Gift Him Cute Surprise The neighbor saw the young boy looking at the flag every day and wanted to do something kind for him.

Graduation Day is filled with hopes and dreams for the future, especially for a 17-year-old student diagnosed with autism. He graduated with flying colors as the valedictorian of their batch.

Student with Autism Graduates as Class Valedictorian on Long Island

The noises and lights in a pub can cause sensory overload for people with autism. A pub in England decided to start holding quiet nights with dim lights each month to be a welcoming space for those on the spectrum.

English Pub Holds Monthly 'Quiet Nights' for Patrons with Autism

16-year-old Xavier wanted a new pair of Air Jordan sneakers for his birthday, but they were out of his mom's budget.

Stranger Buys New Air Jordan Sneakers For Teen With Autism

A recent study by UC Santa Cruz gauged improvements in the number of autistic adults portrayed in media. They say these portrayals are important, as media typically focuses more on children with autism.

Adults with Autism Gaining More Visibility in Media, Study Finds There has been a push in recent years to have films and television shows be better representative of the society in which we live. For people with autism,

Researchers are learning new things every day about the ways our genetics interact with our real-time health. Here are 72 new reasons to look forward to the future of science and healthcare.

Researchers Discovered 72 Genes Linked to Autism That May Aid in Diagnosing the Condition A study by various universities found that 72 genes are linked to autism. It was a medical breakthrough with the participation of over 150,000 participants.

When John D’Eri learned his son, Andrew, had autism, he knew he wanted to do something to give his son purpose in life.

Dedicated Father Starts New Business To Help His Autistic Son Find A Job In the process, he ended up helping countless people with autism and the way the community views autism.

The amygdala is a portion of the brain that is larger in children with autism. A new study finds that this overgrowth may begin between 6 and 12 months of age. That opens up the possibility of earlier diagnosis.

Type of Brain Overgrowth Linked to Autism May Be Detectable in Infancy There is a portion of the brain that tends to grow larger in children with autism. While this link has been known for some time, it wasn't clear how soon

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down regular activities around the world, Ashton Gilbert found himself stuck at home with nothing to do.

Young Entrepreneur With Autism Starts Successful Recycling Business In Tennessee Ashton recycled over 16 tons of cardboard in his first year of business!

A team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that video games with balance boards helped teens on the spectrum improve their balance, posture, and even communication issues.

Video Games Found to Help Improve Balance, Symptom Severity in Teens with Autism Motor skills can be a struggle for people on the autism spectrum. This includes the ability to balance. A new study has found that video games using a

“We have someone who uses sign language, we have people on the autism spectrum. 50 percent of our staff have differing abilities of all sorts.”

Cafe Employs People With Differing Abilities To Help Them Learn Job Skills A cafe has opened in Willard, Missouri, with a mission to give people with disabilities an opportunity to learn job skills. The Hive is a nonprofit cafe

Sebastian has hyperlexia and writes clearly in more than a dozen fonts.

5-Year-Old Boy With Autism Draws Elaborate Fonts On The Sidewalk

"He was so incredibly kind and patient with our son who has autism. Andrew has a hard time speaking and [Post Malone] was so natural and sweet with him."

Young Man With Autism Has Memorable 21st Birthday After Post Malone Shows Him Kindness One California man's 21st birthday is one he'll never forget after he met one o his favorite rappers. while dining out with his family and friends. Andrew