The Spectrum Guide

28/03/2024

Truth …

25/01/2024

Would love to see this …

One of Broadway's newest musicals, "How to Dance in Ohio" tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first...

20/04/2023

Great info

Free social stories about going to the eye doctor or optometrist for an eye exam or appointment as well as stories about wearing glasses

18/04/2023

Love this ..

Repost credit: on IG

…. I adore my son, Gabe! When he is happy, I’m happy! Over the years we have tried to take Gabe to baseball games, but every time I would feel scared of what could potentially go wrong. We would have to bring multiple people with us to be sure that we could safely have him experience these things. Some of the concerns I used to have had to do with managing all the things Gabe used to need to have with him along with my things and managing him! Bathroom trips were a big source of anxiety. Every step of the way there was an obstacle to get passed. It was never enjoyable, just something we tried to get through.
Now, we are aware the the organization works with many music and sports venues in our area to create accessible and sensory friendly spaces for families like ours!

When our friend Penny offered us tickets to see the play I was excited, not scared! We have learned over the last year that Nats Park is one of our favorite places to go with Gabe. The staff are all aware of autism and have only been accommodating and kind to us when we have attended games.

I am sharing this because I have felt like giving up many times. I’m not scared anymore!

Penny hooked us up with accessible seating and everything went so well! We had no problems at all!

This has been a great birthday! I am just so happy and appreciative of how much Gabe gets to experience now that we know about what is offered to families touched by autism and other disabilities!

16/04/2023

Always stay on top of the people you trust to care for your little ones with special needs … always …

The principal of WJ Cooper Elementary School in suburban Atlanta is under fire after one of his students reportedly suffered a broken leg while in […]

12/09/2022

Truly an inspiration … Teen with autism breaks barriers and spreads awareness with pageant win.

Definitely a heart warming story

10/09/2022

Sickening .. principal shoves child with autism to the ground in a fit of frustration .. caught on school surveillance cameras

The video shows an 11-year-old student who appears to be talking to Vollhardt. The child gestures toward him and points his finger twice. Vollhardt then shov...

19/08/2022

Incredible stories all around us ... applause!!

During the pandemic, Jake McFarland decided to open a coffee cart in Norristown, Pennsylvania. As someone with autism and ADHD, he likes to keep on a schedule and the small family business helped him do that. Now, the cart has evolved into a cafe – and McFarland is employing other people with disa...

04/08/2022

ARTICLE: 'I Have Asperger's, Here's What Everyone Gets Wrong'

"I want people to understand that having Asperger's does not mean you are an alien from some exoplanet. We have feelings, such as pain, sadness, hurt and loneliness, and we perhaps feel these more strongly than the common neurotypical person due to the discrimination we face."

We often feel pain, sadness, and loneliness more strongly than the common neurotypical person.

10/07/2022

A shining example of community care for people with ASD in Mississippi - “We are one of the few libraries with an autism center in the state. We have a lot of libraries come and look at our collection and look at our resources for ideas of what to do. We connect with a lot of the autism services and clinics in the area as well,” Hopper said. “I think the impact is really what people make of it. It is profound in the sense that for those who find and use it, they find great comfort and feel seen.”

As children gather around the plush chairs on the second story of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, Tori Hopper sits down to read “The Wide-Mouthed Frog” for their monthly sensory story time.

01/07/2022

"Growing up, “the social cues were not intuitive ... I would just tend to take things very literally" Elon Musk opened up on Thursday about his experience growing up with Asperger's syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder.

Why it matters: Most adults with "invisible disabilities" such as Asperger’s conceal them professionally to avoid stigmas and potential discrimination, research has found.

There are relatively few known examples of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders with Asperger’s.

01/07/2022

For some, the noise during 4th of July activities can be unbearable. So, a Downriver nonprofit is working to help people with autism. Read more!

Mimi's Mission is providing yard signs for families with a child with autism which will let neighbors know that someone with autism lives there. Noise-canceling headphones are also available.

08/06/2022

Nice news …

Both graduates hope to inspire others with nonspeaking autism and say those with disabilities can achieve a lot if they are able to participate.

05/05/2022

The nerve! Paras aren't screened or trained enough in some districts and it needs to get better for sure!

Photos shared on Facebook showed the child with braids that are two different lengths and the cut hair in a plastic bag.

16/04/2022

We can only wonder what he went through .. glad he’s home among loved ones safe!

A teenager who vanished nearly three years ago in California was found alive outside of a gas station in Utah last week, authorities said.

12/04/2022

Our prayers are with this family ..

TRAGIC UPDATE: Kyuss Williams, a DeKalb County 4-year-old with autism, was found in a pond just feet away from home after being reported missing Monday night. >>> https://2wsb.tv/3OeWYp4

21/03/2022

What a great audition !!

"What we consider your handicap, is your gift ... you are enough," judge Lionel Richie told contestant Sam Finelli

17/01/2022

Lovely scarf … go Kyle !

☃️ Basketeer Kyle has many talents, including crocheting this warm scarf! Three Basketeers teaches him job skills, from taking inventory to filling orders for customers. Thanks for helping him learn new skills!

We hope you're staying warm today! ❄️

12/01/2022

People that go the extra mile for those with special needs should be highly applauded. Hats off to this creative barber in Atlanta ..

01/12/2021

What are your plans for your child as he/she transitions to adulthood or even old age? The time to start thinking about it is now ..

A mother details the difficult decision to place her autistic son in a group home after realizing he needed more support than her family could provide.

01/12/2021

So true for so many ..

13/11/2021

Bullying needs to stop. In the News: 10-year-old Utah Black and autistic student dies by su***de weeks after scathing DOJ report on school district

Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor, a 10-year-old Black and autistic student in Utah, died by su***de last Saturday after allegedly being bullied by classmates and her family's complaints were ignored, the family's lawyer tells CNN.

30/10/2021

Share share share to make fun and inclusive for everyone

09/07/2021

Final season of Atypical now streaming …

25/06/2021

Beautiful story …

30/04/2021

Season 4 is coming up! ... we love this show ... who else watches Atypical on Netflix?

28/04/2021

NEWS: Decals give first responders heads up they could interact with someone with autism
.. Some of the decals have buzz words on them, to alert emergency personnel to specific behavior. Words like "Non-verbal", Hyper-sensitive" and "Flight".

A Paulding County sheriff's detective has designed a decal that can notify first responders they're about to encounter a person with autism so they won't misread a situation.

25/04/2021

Via TMZ : Cop Punches Autistic Teen in Face and Threatens to Hurt Him More.

Preston's dad, Adam Wolf, posted this ... "The officer screamed at him to sit down which he did. The officer then moved Aggressively toward my son, threw his scooter and got in his face. My son became fearful, as would any child with Autism. The officer went to touch Preston, at which point Preston moves away. At this point, Preston was confused and afraid and moves away from the officer even more."

Adam goes on ... At that point the officer felt it was a good idea to THROW Preston to the ground ... I don't believe that Preston will ever trust a police officer again. I am pro police, but I am not pro ABUSE!

A 17-year-old boy with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was punched in the head by a cop, who threatened even more punishment.