For autistic children, who tend to wander and seek out water, learning to swim is an essential survival skill, scientists say ...

This morning, I read an article online at Education Week titled, "Where Are the Autism Teaching Competencies?" (1) This commentary calls attention to the fact that only a few states have set forth ...

Recent public commentary about autism has brought new urgency to the conversation. Awareness alone isn’t enough–students on the spectrum benefit from environments where their needs are understood, ...

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where ...

Autistic pupils are often held back not by their ability, but by school environments that fail to meet their needs. Stephanie Smith, head of school at The Cavendish School, outlines five practical ...

A new study published in Autism delivers findings that validate what many autistic self-advocates have felt in their bones: Autistic students struggle to advocate for themselves in school and to ...