Autism Awareness Month

‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their community

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

Quiz: How much do you know about autism?

April marks Autism Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity to learn more about autism and the people affected by it.

What is neurodiversity, and why has it become so important to employers, educators?

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

Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?

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?

911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen Park

Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, a Downriver organization is rolling out a revolutionary program to help children and adults with autism and other special needs.

5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic

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.

What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adults

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

Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate all

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.

Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 call

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.

Sports, activities that might be best for children with autism

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

What are the best musical instruments 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.

Sensory-friendly Disney: Park offers pass to those who might need help waiting in line

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

Character with autism introduced on ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’: Meet Max

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

Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat people

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.

New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center

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.

Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for them

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

Meet the face of autism awareness: Julia, from ‘Sesame Street’

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

3 of the coolest photographed events for Autism Awareness Month

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

Metro Detroit nonprofit gives first responders ‘911Ready Bags’ to help people with autism in an emergency

What originally started as a project to raise awareness about autism has blossomed into something that’s making a real difference in Downriver communities and beyond.

New sensory kits designed to help Michigan police officers approach people with autism

April is Autism Awareness Month and one of the groups educating themselves on the subject is law enforcement.

Clarkston woman says her autism is a ‘gift,’ shares artwork with the world

Friday is World Autism Awareness Day and many of the four million people with autism around the world are sharing their stories in hopes of educating others about what autism is and what it isn’t.

Michigan mothers band together to help keep Black children with autism safe

More children being diagnosed with autism by age 8, report says

The number of children being diagnosed with autism by the time they turn 8 years old has increased slightly, according to a biennial report on autism in kids from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Gravity blankets could be your cure for insomnia, anxiety, restlessness

Have you heard of Gravity Blankets? They can weigh up to 25 pounds, they've become wildly popular in the last couple of years, and the benefits seem to be plenty.

Here’s how Fredi the PizzaMan is helping with autism awareness

Fredi Bello makes everything by hand and bakes the pizzas in his shop every single day. But it’s what he does when he’s not making pizza that’s close to his heart. He started a non-profit called Fredi the PizzaMan Foundation.

American Academy of Pediatrics issues new guidelines on autism diagnosis, treatment

Monday the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of autism.

Event gives people with autism the opportunity to join crews, learn art of sailing

Every year the Set Sail for Autism event put on by Detroit's Bayview Yacht Club in partnership with the Judson Autism Connection Center gives people with autism an opportunity to join crews and learn the art of sailing.

Amy Schumer has the best-ever response to Instagram troll asking about autism

Comedian Amy Schumer took to Instagram earlier this week to ask if anyone would be interested in seeing a docuseries about her pregnancy and birth.

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