β€œPeople are so afraid of variety that they try to fit everything into a tiny little box with a specific label,” says 16-year-old Rosie King, who is bold, brash and autistic. She wants to know: Why is everyone so worried about being normal? She sounds a clarion call for every kid, parent, teacher and person…

Handouts are online at: http://www.ariconference.com/webinars/chandra2014.pdf Certificates of participation will be available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be online after the presentation at: http://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=n3x53aace2d778b5 Conventional psychiatric medications, including SSRIs and benzodiazepines, may not be effective for everyone with anxiety disorders. Others may find only partial relief with…

Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Lesley Stahl reports. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos

Everyday situations can be stressful for those on the autism spectrum. Step into the shoes of 16-year-old Layla as she attends a birthday party. Hear her inner thoughts and experience how overwhelming an occasion like this can be for her Warning: This film contains effects which may cause anxiety for some viewers. Subscribe to The…

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