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An Autistic girl removes the innards from a pumpkin to make a jack o lantern as her little sister smiles

Halloween Sensory Activities and Accommodations

For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.

Halloween Sensory Activities and Accommodations

For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.

A man in a brown jacket wheels a scooter down a wide brick sidewalk past a white office building with three tall, narrow windows.

Gut-Brain Health and Probiotics for Parkinsons

Probiotics are for more than gut-health. Thanks to the gut-brain axis, probiotics have all kinds of unexpected benefits. See what that means for Parkinson’s disease.

Gut-Brain Health and Probiotics for Parkinsons

Probiotics are for more than gut-health. Thanks to the gut-brain axis, probiotics have all kinds of unexpected benefits. See what that means for Parkinson’s disease.

A child viewed from behind who is stimming using a popping toy. The toy is blue, green, white and purple, and round in shape.

Stimming in Autism vs Self-Harm: What’s the Dif...

Stimming in autism is a necessary tool for preventing overwhelm. Self-harm is a sign that overwhelm is already happening. Learn the difference - and what to do for each.

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Stimming in Autism vs Self-Harm: What’s the Dif...

Stimming in autism is a necessary tool for preventing overwhelm. Self-harm is a sign that overwhelm is already happening. Learn the difference - and what to do for each.

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Corporate Memphis-style illustration of a group of people standing and having conversations. A caption reads, “What Happened to Asperger’s Syndrome?”

What Happened to Asperger’s Syndrome?

While some felt that losing “Asperger’s Syndrome” was a kind of erasure, its inclusion in the autism spectrum can be helpful in making care and accommodations accessible.

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What Happened to Asperger’s Syndrome?

While some felt that losing “Asperger’s Syndrome” was a kind of erasure, its inclusion in the autism spectrum can be helpful in making care and accommodations accessible.

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An older person sits at their laptop with a credit card in one hand. The other hand is resting on the keyboard. They are presumably about to make a purchase.

How to Spot Fake PS128

In the US and Canada, Bened Life is the only source for PS128 and other exclusive strains. Learn how to spot fake “deals”.

How to Spot Fake PS128

In the US and Canada, Bened Life is the only source for PS128 and other exclusive strains. Learn how to spot fake “deals”.

Three elderly people sit around a table sharing photographs with each other. A painting of koi hangs in the background between two windows.

Why and How to Join a Parkinson’s Support Group

While a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be frightening, support groups offer help from emotional support to physical activity.

Why and How to Join a Parkinson’s Support Group

While a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be frightening, support groups offer help from emotional support to physical activity.

A child lays on a wooden floor on his back, playing. He is wearing a bright shirt with a graffiti-style art pattern

The Best Probiotics for Autism

From improving gut health to easing frustrating mental and emotional difficulties, research suggests probiotics for Autistic people can be beneficial.

The Best Probiotics for Autism

From improving gut health to easing frustrating mental and emotional difficulties, research suggests probiotics for Autistic people can be beneficial.

A lecture hall in a conference center. We are looking down long rows of tables where dozens of people are seated, paying attention to a speaker on stage to the left.

I-ASC & Motormorphosis: Accessible Communicatio...

Do you have a Nonspeaking loved one? Here's what to know about I-ASC and Motormorphosis, an annual conference on accessible communication for Nonspeakers. 

I-ASC & Motormorphosis: Accessible Communicatio...

Do you have a Nonspeaking loved one? Here's what to know about I-ASC and Motormorphosis, an annual conference on accessible communication for Nonspeakers. 

A senior couple at a nice dinner. There are dishes filled with fresh greens, glasses of wine, and lively conversation with others who are off-camera.

Parkinson’s: Foods to Eat and Avoid

There isn’t one single “Parkinson’s Diet,” but if you’re looking for solid choices (and foods to avoid) with Parkinson’s disease, we’ve got you covered.

Parkinson’s: Foods to Eat and Avoid

There isn’t one single “Parkinson’s Diet,” but if you’re looking for solid choices (and foods to avoid) with Parkinson’s disease, we’ve got you covered.

Dr. Briana Traina, the originator of the Autism 101 course for parents of newly diagnosed Autistic children

Charting a New Course: Autism 101

Learn about the doctor behind the course for parents of newly diagnosed children and the course itself.

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Charting a New Course: Autism 101

Learn about the doctor behind the course for parents of newly diagnosed children and the course itself.

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A hand with an engagement ring rests atop a wedding planning notebook. A headband that says “Bride To Be” lays nearby.

How I Tamed Wedding Planning Stress & Kept My S...

Sunny learned to manage the stress of wedding planning and savor the process of creating a beautiful day for her and her fiancé. Here's how she did it.

How I Tamed Wedding Planning Stress & Kept My S...

Sunny learned to manage the stress of wedding planning and savor the process of creating a beautiful day for her and her fiancé. Here's how she did it.