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Disorder: Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Our Routine That Helps Socks Feel ‘Just Right’ for My Son With Sensory Sensitivities

Chevone Petersen

Silhouette of woman looking at starry sky

Finding My Own 'Planet' After Receiving My Autism Diagnosis

Cheryl Russell

lovers kissing in the park at sunset in paris

Finding the Right Time to Tell My Dates About My Lupus

Kristiana Page

Athletes running towards finish line

A Life Lesson From My Son for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Julie Hertzog

LaTaasha Byrd and her family.

Embracing the 'Journey Less Traveled' During Down Syndrome Awareness Month

LaTaasha Byrd

woman with pain, headache, migraine, stress, insomnia, hangover in casual dress, hand holding head, front view closeup

When I Wonder If I'd Be the Same Person Without My Pain

Morgan Hill

Illustration of two women holding a boy's hands as they walk

When My Mom Had the Best Response to My Son’s Autism Diagnosis

Candice Newman

a sideview of a man

I Should Be Happy I Was Finally Diagnosed With ADD, but I’m Not

Shawn Henfling

Photo of Toys "R" Us Storefront

Toys "R" Us to Offer Quiet Holiday Shopping Hour for Customers on Autism Spectrum

Jordan Davidson

musical artist flo rida at an event

How Flo Rida and His Concert Staff Made a Wish Come True for My Son With Autism

Courtnie Rederick

A guiding hand into the unknown.

What May Be Happening When an Autistic Person Appears to ‘Go Somewhere Else'

Tom Ormerod

parents sitting with their daughter in an auditorium

When a Visit From Mom and Dad Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

Courtney Volk

Airplane in the sky and clouds at sunrise.

Why I Love Traveling the World as Someone on the Autism Spectrum

Louis Scarantino

drawing of girl with hands on hips and stubborn expression

When Being Stubborn Hurts My Health

Chelsea Morton

a mom holding her baby daughter in her lap

The Parenting Lesson My Daughter With Down Syndrome Taught Me

Suzie Skougard

black and white photo of man holding hands over eyes and nose

We Can't Let the Government Become Our Pain Doctors

Joanna Dwyer

a row of socks hanging on a clothesline

How I've Made Progress in My Love-Hate Sensory Relationship With Socks

Anonymously Autistic

two pit bulls on the beach

Why My Dogs Are the Best Medicine for My Illnesses

Valerie Wilson

boy in a Halloween costume

I Wouldn’t Change a Thing About How We Celebrated Halloween With My Son With Autism

Kristen Scott

Teacher helping student.

How My Son's Brain Injury Helped Me Find a New, Rewarding Career

Betsy Pilon

Colorful illustration of woman's face

I Am Not a Person With Autism. I Am Autistic.

Anonymously Autistic

black paint on white background of girl with hair blowing over her face

Please Don't Ever Believe Your Illness Is Somehow Your Fault

Jane T

Boy on bed, taking popcorn from someone's hand

The Joy of Watching My Son With Sensory Sensitivities Enjoy a New Food

Pavi Raman

Maria's daughter playing in a pink child's kitchen.

To the Doctor Who Said Life Would Be 'Better' Without Our Baby With Down Syndrome

Maria Jordan MacKeigan

Autumn forest and lake

How the Changing Weather Affects My Chronic Pain

Valerie Brock

Man and woman holding hands, with woman head on man's shoulder, both of their eyes closed

Navigating Our First Year of Marriage as Autistic Newlyweds

Anita Lesko

Daniel is joined by Erin, Becky, and Callie in the Special Chronicles studio.

How Everyday Inclusion Changes the Game

Daniel Smrokowski

little girl playing on play structure at the park

3 Gifts I Didn't Expect After My Daughter's Autism Diagnosis

Elizabeth North

Illustration of person carrying a purse, walking indoors near escalator

10 Things I Keep in My 'Toolkit' as an Autistic Person

Anonymously Autistic

a young boy writing out the alphabet on a chalkboard

When I Heard My Son on the Spectrum Was Ready to Graduate From His IEP

Nichole Zumbach Harken

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