When holidays overwhelm kids and teens, simple rituals, sensory inclusion, and family shifts can reduce stress and help ...

For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating ...

Many were excited to see the Master of Ceremonies, Santa Claus himself, played here by the Rev. Kenneth Cherry. Santa lead ...

In Denver, neighborhoods like the City Park West, Platt Park and Country Club go all out when it comes to holiday decorating.

An autistic person's relationship with the world around them is often different than that of an average person, but ...

In this video from NAMM, Ryan Woodard, who has Autism, shares his journey of self-expression through music. He performs "Gravity" alongside the host, showcasing his increased confidence and verbal ...

Think performers in stadiums or arenas, and Beyoncé or Bruce Springsteen understandably come to mind. But one of the country’s most widely heard stadium and arena performers is actually an autistic ...

Autism, a complex and diverse spectrum, manifests uniquely in every person it touches. It's a condition that challenges conventional understanding and often goes unnoticed, especially among some of ...

The term "neurodiversity" is still relatively new. Even now, there's no firm agreement among experts about what it should include. Does it refer only to neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ...

"I’ve never thought of it as a disability, but I can see that there’s a part of me that is like that," said Byrne David Byrne might be on the autism spectrum. The Talking Heads icon appeared on the ...

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

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