Stories
Read compelling personal stories from contributors around the world whose lives have been affected by autism.
Neuro-Inclusive Oncology Care and Empowerment Program
ReadAutism Blessings: Our Journey of Love, Hope, and Transformation
ReadAging & Autism: Exploring the Challenges of Autistic Seniors
A United Nations Think Tank
ReadAdvancing Neurodevelopmental Research in Africa: The NeuroDev Study
The primary focus of the NeuroDev study is on expanding the knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders in Africa through large-scale genetic research.
ReadA Grandmother’s Perspective on Autism in Ethiopia
Understanding autism beyond the stigma
Read“Friend In Me”: Creating Inclusive Social Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Creating Inclusive Social Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
ReadBerklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education
A catalyst for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of performing and visual arts education
ReadSTARS of the Spectrum: Autism, Golf and Community
Promoting golf as a positive activity and potential passion or career path for people with autism.
Read the StoryAutism & War, Conflict, Crisis, and Displacement
Resources for Autistic Individuals and Families Impacted by War, Conflict, Crisis, and Displacement
ReadVéro & Louis Homes in Varennes: A Place for Autistic Adults to Call Home
Housing for autistic adults: a critical issue
ReadThe Centre for Advanced Research & Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders in Bangalore
ReadThe Autism Welcoming Initiative™
Read the StoryMy Experiences with Autism in Adulthood
Read the StoryShedding Light on the Menstrual Experiences of Autistic Youth
Read the StoryThe Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine and the Autism Community
The Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine and the Autism Community
ReadWhat it Was Like to Find Out I Had Autism as an Adult
ReadBoston Medical Center Autism Friendly Initiative Healthcare Social Stories
ReadTaking Off My Mask
Read the StoryThe Stone King
Read the StoryStories from Another World
Read the StoryLithuanian Public Libraries Welcome People with Autism
ReadReflecting on Autism During this Period of Self-Isolation and Social Distancing
ReadReceiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
Read the StoryI Have Asperger’s and That’s Okay
Read the StoryAnother Day in Our Lives
Read the StorySWAC: A Praiseworthy Parent Initiative in Bangladesh
Read the StoryA Digital Arts Program for Autistic Individuals
Read the StoryTo That Person Who Said My Child Doesn’t Look Autistic
ReadThe Dreaded Green Chair
Read the StoryBig Problem, Small World
Read the StoryAutism Eats
Read the StoryPurple Table Reservations
Read the StoryTeam of Brothers
Read the StoryThe Snow Ball
Read the StoryEmergency Preparedness and Response Initiative
Read the StoryUpdate from Syria: A father of a severely autistic boy shares their struggle
Read the StoryCreating a Worldwide Movement for Autism Acceptance
Read the StoryZachary Doesn’t Laugh Much Anymore
Read the StoryAutism and Curling
Read the StoryStories from the Spectrum
Read the StoryA Global Voice for Autism
Read the StoryAutism Parents Association of Trinidad & Tobago
Read the StoryMy Children Turned into “Monsters”
Read the StoryAutism in Malawi: Promise’s Story
Read the StoryEntebbe Action on Autism Organization
Read the StoryToday I Put My Son on the School Bus- A Father’s Perspective on Autism
Read the StoryA Personal Encounter with Autism in Turkey
Read the StoryA Mental Health Counselor in Riyadh
Read the StoryAutism in India from a Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Read the Story‘Autis’
Read the StoryStory of Sanjid
Read the StoryAcceptance Starts From Home
Read the StoryMy Daughter’s Journey to Inclusive Education
Read the Story“Children of the Stars”: A Mother’s Monologue
Read the Story“I Will Never Give Up”
ReadMy Autism Journey
Read the StoryGwen’s Life Puzzle
Read the StoryThe Universality of Autism
Read the StoryAutism is a Bird
Read the StoryEscape from Aleppo: A Father Weighs Heartbreaking Options
Read the StoryThe Transition from Secondary Education to University
Read the StoryTackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome
Read the StoryMelody’s Caregiving Journey
Read the StoryCollaboration Center: Teaching in South America
Read the StoryA Miracle at the End of the Rainbow
Read the StoryLiving My Childhood Dream
Read the StoryAutism Capacity-Building in the Developing World
Read the StoryWitnessing Miracles Everyday
Read the StoryTime, Patience, and Love
Read the StoryPuz Knows How
Read the StoryA Better Life for Adults with Autism
Read the StoryA Paradigm Shift: Inclusion in South Africa?
Read the StoryLiving With Autism in Adulthood
ReadThe Role of the Extended Family in Raising a Child with Autism in Liberia
Read the StoryAutism Community of Africa
Read the StoryAruba’s Kendo Champion
Read the Story“Sorry, But Your Son Has Autism”
Read the StoryAutism in Brazil from advocacy and self-advocacy perspectives: A preliminary research report
Read the StoryFoundation for Africans with Disabilities and Neglect
Read the StoryAutism Housing Pathways: Building Roads to Home
Read the StoryI Believe
Read the StoryRhythms and Nighttime Rituals
Read the StoryThe Autism Insurance Resource Center
Read the StoryGallopNYC: The Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
Read the StoryThe AUTSPOT: An Online Community for Parents, Families, and Specialists Affected by Autism
Read the StoryKamau’s Story
Read the StoryAutism Is Like Kryptonite to Your Soul
Read the StoryAutism is One of the Reasons Why I Love God More
Read the StoryMy First Encounter with Autism in Norway
Read the StoryEarly Efforts to Understand Autism Spectrum Disorders in the West Bank
Read the StoryCreer & Crear… where every dream comes true!
Read the StoryDiagnostic and Support Programs for Preschool Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in St. Petersburg: The Existing Situation and Family Needs
Read the StoryThe Good Shopper
Read the StoryThe Story of Our Beloved Son, Hei
Read the StoryNever A Dull Moment
Read the StoryThe Meaningful Ride from Hope to Despondency and Back Again
Read the StoryWe Don’t Want to View Autism as Just Another Hot Topic
Read the StoryThe iPad…Not a VOCA…Not a Dedicated Communication Device.
Read the StoryMoving Forward with Hope and Expectation
Read the StoryBringing Practical Autism Training to Bangladesh
Read the StoryThe Status of Autism Rehabilitation Training in Guangzhou, China
Read the StoryA Need for Recreational Facilities for Autistic Adults
ReadVenezuelan Society for Autistic Children and Adults
Read the StoryLong is the Road to Recovery: The Odyssey of an Autistic American
Read the StoryAuthoring My Own Life
Read the StoryCamp Joy: Making a Difference
Read the StoryEasy Breathing Autism
Read the StoryA question for all: Do you doubt my puberty?
Read the StoryOur Children with Autism: They Grow Up Fast
Read the StoryAutism- Believe in the Future: From Infancy to Independence
Read the StoryAutism Special Education Legal Support Center
Read the StoryFacilitated Communication Research and Ethnographic Investigations of Autism
Read the StoryBarium Test
Read the StoryAutism Action South Africa- Our Story
ReadMackie, Mackie
Read the StoryDesperate and Saddened in South Africa
Read the StoryChammi’s Story
Read the StoryTraining in the Use of Visually-Structured Environments
Read the StoryGenetic mapping of consanguineous families in the Middle East
Read the StoryA Speech-Language Pathologist’s Perspective on Autism in Dubai
Read the StoryEfforts to Increase Communication Skills
Read the StoryMy Story with Josh
Read the StoryAn Autistic Adult’s Growth Through the World of Yoga
Read the StorySupporting My Son’s Desires: “I want to do it with my friends”
Read the Story“Autism, what is that?”
Read the StoryA Mother’s Story from Nepal
Read the StoryA Psychologist’s Perspective on the Taboo of Autism in Nigeria
Read the StoryMedicina Funcional Integrativa – Biomedical Treatment of Autism- DAN! Protocol
Read the StoryOvercoming Social Alienation and Autism in Russia
Read the StoryImmigrating from the Dominican Republic to the US in Search of Better Services
Read the StoryA Young Autistic Boy Who Changed My Life
Read the StoryPoor Broken-Word Unfortunates: An Adult with Autism Shares his Story
Read the StoryA Mother’s and Daughter’s Perspective
Read the StoryAutism – Asperger Hellas
Read the StorySabine’s Story
Read the StoryA Memorable Journey Unfurled
Read the StoryThere Is Light at the End of the Tunnel
Read the StoryHands Across Water: A Sibling’s Story
Read the StoryALUT-The Israeli Society for Autistic Children
Read the StoryAutism Chronicles from Jamaica
Read the StoryA Private Practitioner’s Experiences in Australia
Read the StoryWorking Hard Today for Tomorrow’s Voices
Read the StoryHagar Cambodia and Autism Programming
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