Oliver Jack, a 5-year-old autistic boy, loved to play in the water and enjoyed wading. Unfortunately, the boy wandered into shallow waters and drowned in a pond located near his home. Authorities say the young boy had been missing for 5 to 6 hours before divers could find his body. Sebastian, an 8-year-old child, was … Read more
When you put your efforts in the right order, nothing can stop you from success. Today, we present a story about a 21-year-old Zane Perri, based out of Echuca, diagnosed with epilepsy and severe autism, who has managed to build a successful business that is so popular, many times he struggles to keep up with … Read more
For 18-year-old Mattie Seaman, the autism journey and its related disorders have been a long-associated topic with an autistic relative. Mattie says, “We have an autistic family member, and we’ve always believed that investing our time to learn more about the symptoms pays off.” She further adds I have been looking forward to exploring more … Read more
Love to have your little autistic angel cast in a Hollywood movie? We believe you do! Here is your chance to let your little one explore the opportunity to make it big in Hollywood. ‘The Grandmaster’ is an interesting movie with a lip-smacking story line of an autistic girl, who accidently discovers her unique powers … Read more
Oftentimes, people tend to use unique phrases such as “Self-Esteem” when talking about raising kids. However, have you ever wondered about the real meaning behind it? Further, why do you think it is a greater issue when it involves children with attention issues and learning disorders? A child’s self-esteem can be defined in simple terms … Read more
Children develop and learn at a pace that is comfortable for them. Their reading skills too are developed on par with other skill-set building activities. Nevertheless, it is challenging at times for kids to get in their reading activities while they transition from one point to another. However, researchers warn that if the child is … Read more
“My First Sentence was past the age of 16.” We bring the most interesting and sensational story of the day about a young guy named Christopher. When Christopher is asked to share his experience of what led him to utter the words, he goes back in time and shares his traumatised experience of being bullied … Read more
Recently, we at AutisMag, published an article on an ongoing scam run by the name of Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) that targets vulnerable parents of Autistic children. That’s how we got to know about two activists and their relentless effort to get authorities involved to take combative measures against the growing menace of MMS … Read more
Miracle Mineral Solution, popularly known as MMS among various online circles, is being sold in huge volumes, claiming that it is a cure for autism. However, it is important to know that the solution is dangerous to consume as the majority of its contents are bleach. Emma Dalmayne, an activist and an autism campaigner, says … Read more
The following are some of the key questions parents ask about ABI or Antecedent Based Intervention for Autism: Q. How do I know which ABI strategy to use? A. First, you will need to conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA) to determine the function of the interfering behavior. This information will help you choose which … Read more
Isaac, a young child, suffers from learning difficulties and struggles with day-to-day tasks. However, there is one thing that the child feels at ease with; he is able to communicate well via Google street map on his iPad. Isaac is nine years old and lives in Lanarkshire, Scotland. He is able to retrace the route … Read more
Youngsters with ASD are found to use emergency department services four times more often than their neurotypical peers, according to a recent study by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine. The findings stress the need for better access to speciality services for autistic individuals. To carry out the study, the researchers browsed through copies … Read more
Cheshire Police received a distress call from a woman. The voice on the other end of the line said that someone was holding an ax outside her home. The police immediately sprang into action and geared up for the stressful situation at hand. However, one of the officers quickly analysed the use of the word … Read more
At AutisMag, we receive many email from parents and adults dealing with Autism. Today, in our Autism Journal, we would like to share a story of Melissa (real name not disclosed) – a single (and possibly autistic) mum with two adolescent kids on the spectrum! In this letter, Melissa shares her journey this far – and … Read more
Lexington County,SC: Autism rates have been steadily increasing over the years, but researchers have also seen interesting changes. There is one demographic of the population feeling left out and without adequate attention: Girls! As boys get diagnosed more often, is it fair to say autism is gender biased? Sometimes, it is nearly impossible to guess whether … Read more
Ever wondered how a person feels when he or she is diagnosed with Autism in their adulthood? Maria and Jake are two such New Yorkers who candidly share their experiences. Maria Paige – 38, Stage Manager, New York Maria says she had heard the word autism at an early age of 10 while watching her favorite show “Rain Man”. However, during her … Read more
There are many ways to highlight behavioral issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. It has also been one of the hot topics for discussions over the last four years, regarding the methods that could be adopted to understand and interpret mental conditions. The Diagnostic Elements The three main points to make a note of when understanding a mental condition are: … Read more
Welcome 2107, and we think it might be a great idea to start the new year with some positivity. Smart, unabashed and outspoken are the words that could well describe Rosie King. Back in 2014, Rosie was only 16 when she gave an outstanding and eye-opening speech on Ted Talk, titled “How Autism Freed Me to Be Myself”. … Read more
London – A mother of an autistic boy could not control her tears when her son expressed his daily struggles to the Cambridge duchess during an awards function. The young boy is diagnosed with autism. The Duchess lovingly consoled the mother – Ceri Knapton from Preston, Lancashire and put her arms around Ceri. Ethan, Knapton’s son … Read more
Jonathan’s Day – promoted as a day of adventure and acceptance is in its second year. Named after 12 years old Jonathan Mizrachi, an autistic boy from South Florida, son of CBS4 employee Jason Mizrachi, it is an event to support autistic children and their families. This event is a part of the Unique Abilities … Read more
