Edge of The Playground has produced this brilliant info on how to be an Autism Allies

Please check out their website here.

Please do share both within and without the autism community!

By measuring stress and anxiety levels, this wearable device could help people communicate.

The wristband is being tested in the UK for the first time.

Read the full article here

A CLOSER LOOK AT AUTISM: 30 DAYS, 30 TOPICS

1. Get the Facts About ASD
2. How Is ASD Diagnosed?
3. Managing the Stress that Accompanies a Diagnosis
4. Early Intervention
5. Evidence-based Practices
6. What Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
7. Functions of Behaviors
8. What Does that Mean? (1 & 2)
9. When a Family Member Is Diagnosed
10. Communication Tools for Children with ASD
11. Limited, Supervised Screen Time Can Be Beneficial
12. Reducing Self-stimulatory Behavior
13. Behavioral Traps and How to Avoid Them
14. What Are Token Economies?
15. Maintaining Skills in Summer
16. Fun and Safe Summer Outings
17. Out-of-District Placement
18. Back to School with ASD
19. Halloween Tips
20. Plan Ahead for More Relaxing Holidays
21. Coming of Age with Developmental Disability
22. Turning 22 and Autism
23. Helping Individuals with Special Needs Develop Friendships
24. Navigating the First Romantic Relationship
25. Managing Sensory Overload
26. How to Help People with Special Needs Benefit from and Enjoy Community Outings
27. Anxiety Disorders in People with Intellectual Disabilities
28. Vacationing with an Adult with Intellectual Disabilities
29. Finding the Balance Between Providing Support and Promoting Independence
30. Celebrating the Special Qualities of Individuals with ASD

It won’t take any of my European readers by surprise to know that we are going through a heat wave right now

So how does this impact upon folks on the autism spectrum?

I thought I’d share a few of videos make by autistic people. What do you think? Why not share your comments here.

In honor of Autism Awareness , we are sharing our top 5 vacations for kids with autism.