Autism Awareness Month

A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.

For Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

5 things to know about neurodiversity and why it's becoming a hot topic.

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

A closer look into life on the spectrum. And one mom’s mission to make sure no one is held back because of a diagnosis.

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

Autism can be explained medically as a bio-neurological development disability, but to get into the nuanced details is quite a bit more complicated.

For much of his life, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, has dealt with exclusion from his peers.

A young boy’s parents are grateful to a police officer who showed up at their home after an unusual 911 call from their 12-year-old son with autism.

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

These instruments provide good and simple ways for children with autism or other sensory disorders to develop motor skills and have fun.

Disney offers a special card for those who have trouble waiting in long lines because of a disability.

There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!“ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.

After dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.

The all-new Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a certified autism center, leaders announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

The creators of the show, “Farm! A Musical Experience,” designed the play specifically for children with autism, and for other kids who are neurodiverse.

For fans of Julia, the 4-year-old Muppet with autism on “Sesame Street,” you are in luck.

Nationally and internationally, April is a big month for autism awareness.