Guiding Exceptional ParentsThis year’s Annual Autistic Self-Advocates Panel by xMinds is this Tuesday, June 9th.
Learn more here: https://xminds.org/event-6696395?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=6/5/2026
It's virtual and free to attend.
Stephen Gutknecht#AutismParent #ParentingInPalestine #FWakeיְרוּשָׁלַיִם
#FWakeParentingIn #Jerusalem #FWakeJerusalem #FWakeالقدس
#القدس
#יְרוּשָׁלַיִם
#Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismFamily
the mother of the #autistic #Palestinian boy Eyad Hallaq
#RFP37 https://old.reddit.com/r/Israeli_Violence/comments/1trv4mq/this_is_the_mother_of_the_autistic_palestinian/
I've long thought of the "autism spectrum" this way - with a complex pattern of strengths and challenges. This is a fantastic tool to help people understand what your autistic child is experiencing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OrHGsQUlZdE
A really good discussion about how to adapt SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) when working with autistic children. No clear answers, but an important portal to understanding what is possible.
SPACE for anxiety in Autistic Children: A neuroaffirming conversation with Amara Brook and Amy Killy
"The new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee will bring together accomplished scientific experts and stakeholders with research expertise, with the goal of accelerating scientific discovery, improving care, and positively impacting the lives of people with autism. ...The I-ACC will... serve as a credible source for anyone trying to understand the science of autism. "
Read here: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/i-acc-announcement/
Autism Research Leaders Announce Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC)
New York, NY — [March 3, 2026] — Autism research and advocacy leaders today announced the formation of the Independent Autism Coordinating Committee (I-ACC). The new group will coordinate work […]
Kaelynn Partlow says it: "The desire to contribute is universal... we should not leave out countless contributions that enrich lives but cannot be measured in dollars."
The autism conversation we need to have | Kaelynn Partlow | TEDxBoulder
Wonderful resource to help your autistic student find a college with helpful supports:
https://collegeautismnetwork.org/family-resources/
There are so many gems in this post!
It's like a "best of" list of possible strategies for communicating with your autistic child.
Read here: https://www.rdiconnect.com/autistic-vs-non-autistic-communication-styles-how-to-bridge-the-gap/
Join us Friday, April 24! We are excited to offer one of our most requested webinar topics: Anxiety and School Avoidance in the Context of Autism.
Come learn about anxiety and school avoidance in autistic students with one of the leading experts in the field, Dr. Jonathan Dalton. He's a truly exceptional speaker!
(Anyone who registers will have access to the recording if they can't attend.)
Learn more here: https://isthisautism.com/so/17PodXizN?languageTag=en&cid=69caf730-1b7c-4900-be63-95c17b542717
Gina Intheburg 🇺🇦 🌻 🥥🌴#CDC Rewrites #Vaccine-Autism Page, Echoing #JFKjr's #AntiScience Views
"Today is a tragic day for public health," one #health expert said abt the changes.
And a tragic day for any #AutismParent & real knowledge that could identify real causes of #Autism.
Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis
The Department of Labor’s new rule cutting farmworker wages bluntly states that souped-up immigration enforcement has devastated the agricultural workforce and created a significant “risk of supply shock-induced food shortages,” according to a document filed in the Federal Register last week.