After long hours of drafting, writing and editing, the TISD special populations program received a grant that will help to expand their program and help them implement new ideas for students with autism.  “Becky...

She perched on her desk observing her peers giggling, conversing, connecting. Yet most of them had no interest in engaging with her. Her mind wanted to form bonds with others, but her mouth couldn’t...

He knows he’s slow at times. He knows he’s loud and talkative. He knows others look down on him. He knows he’s “different.” He knows he has Autism.  Being on the Autism spectrum has affected...

Autism is defined as a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Symptoms can vary widely, and common symptoms include difficulty with communication, difficulty...

“The Good Doctor” first aired on Sept. 25, 2017 with millions of viewers watching on ABC network. The show’s protagonist, Shaun Murphy, copes with his autism in his workplace at the St. Bonaventure...

His head sways back and forth violently as he falls to the ground trembling with nerves. He shoves his head down as he begins to shrivel up into a corner in his mind. He sways as he repeats the words louder...