Category: Communication

It’s been a breath of fresh air for Kristyn Traynor, a mother in the Sacramento area, to discover activities and playgroups where her 3-year-old daughter, Bloom, can now play and feel at ease. Kristyn’s daughter was diagnosed with autism...

A new UCLA study has discovered a correlation between multilingualism and improved cognitive functioning in children, especially those with autism. This study, published in the journal Autism Research, adds to previous research that has already highlighted the benefits of...

Meet Dr. Beth Lanning, a key figure in Baylor University’s Department of Public Health. For Dr. Beth, what began as an aspiration to become a large animal veterinarian evolved into a multifaceted career that blends science, engineering, health, and...

The rise in autism in the past two decades has sparked numerous attempts to comprehend it. Some people have unsubstantiated beliefs about vaccines being the cause, while others have focused on finding a genetic explanation. Autistic Intelligence In 2022,...

Today, NineFingers looks back at his beginnings as a 12-year-old musician and recalls how days of heartbreak led him to the solace of his mother’s guitar. His eclectic style and enigmatic personality have made him a standout in the...

We all understand the difficulty of finding a parking spot with ease, especially when accompanied by a loved one with severe support needs. For example, imagine a parent with an autistic child struggling to find a space close to...

As you probably already heard, there’s been an increasing shift toward mental health awareness and acceptance in today’s society. This is opposed to the long-standing taboo surrounding mental health, where if a person showed symptoms of mental health issues,...

After the past several years, it’s all too easy to forget that some individuals still struggle with getting routine shots and vaccinations. This is especially true for younger individuals and adults who struggle to cope with autism, ADHD, and...

Researchers wanted to examine the rate of autism diagnoses across the U.S. in the past decade. To accomplish this, they examined data encompassing more than 12 million patients within prominent American healthcare systems. Their analysis spanned from 2011 to...