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The family-owned sensory gym in Clovis, California has earned Certified Autism Center status, with at least 80% of its staff completing autism and sensory training plus an onsite accessibility review. It is run by the Reyes family, who are neurodivergent themselves and built the gym so kids of all abilities can play without anyone ever having to say sorry.
Read article → CommunityStephenson County's new Blue Envelope Program gives autistic drivers a simple tool for traffic stops: an envelope that holds their license and documents and tells the officer they may need extra time, simple explanations, and patience. It is free and voluntary, with no registration needed.
Read article → CommunityA new day program in Palm Beach Gardens puts education, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for neurodivergent kids ages 5 to 12 in one place, with one team and one plan instead of families piecing services together. The NorthStar Day Program starts November 2.
Read article → CommunityInspired by her 14-year-old son, a London mom launched a pizza business that trains and employs autistic people. A family idea is now turning into real paid work and job skills for people on the spectrum.
Read article → CommunityWrigley Field has become the first Major League Baseball stadium designated a Certified Autism Center, with 80% of guest-facing staff trained in autism and sensory awareness. Families also get a sensory room, sensory bags, and more ways to enjoy game day.
Read article → SchoolA new specialized academy is opening in Essex, Connecticut, built for students with autism and developmental disabilities. More families getting individualized education designed around their kids' needs.
Read article → CommunityFree sensory-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat events are running at 13 locations across 7 states this October, built for kids with autism and other developmental needs. Expect decorated trunks, low-pressure games, face painting, and a quiet comfort zone. Costumes are welcome but never required, and capacity is limited to protect the sensory environment.
Read article → SchoolDenver Public Schools has opened 28 autism center-based classrooms in two years as autism identification surged 75% in five years, each staffed by up to four adults for 8–12 students. The piece also tackles the hard questions: Medicaid cuts pushing kids out of full-time therapy, the $230,000-per-classroom price tag, and whether separate classrooms are the right placement.
Read article → CommunityThe Florida county's parks department renewed its Certified Autism Center status, with at least 80% of staff completing updated autism and sensory training. The renewal feeds a county-wide push toward Certified Autism Destination status — a useful model for making parks, programs, and events genuinely welcoming for autistic families.
Read article → CommunityA parent-founded Brooklyn nonprofit is teaming up with schools and recreation providers so underserved families don't have to choose between paying bills and getting their child support. A look at the partnership model — and what it could mean for other communities.
Read article → CommunityThe bachata star shares what he learned after his son was diagnosed with autism, and how it led him to start a foundation supporting autism families. A reminder that autism touches every community.
Read article → CommunityGiants Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Burns has made autism awareness central to his life and career after his 8-year-old nephew Champ was diagnosed with nonverbal autism. Burns and his brother, former NFL player Stanley McClover, run the Hype 4 Life Foundation, which is now focused on expanding access to equine therapy after a session with horses helped Champ say his first word.
Read article → ResearchA new study finds autistic children are better at detecting subtle sound variations but process the timing of spoken language differently. Researcher Laurent Mottron argues this is not a deficit but a different way of prioritizing auditory information.
Read article → CommunitySy'Heem Priester from North Philadelphia was surprised with a customized adaptive bicycle at a nonprofit 5K event, courtesy of Help Hope Live, an organization that has spent over 40 years removing financial barriers between families and much-needed adaptive equipment.
Watch video → ParentingA mother reflects on raising her son with Asperger's and the unexpected lessons he has taught her about happiness, authenticity, and the freedom to follow your own path.
Read article → SchoolA mother and educator shares hard-won strategies for pushing back when school districts fall short, including IEP negotiations and getting the state involved.
Read article → ParentingA Texas mother shares an intimate look at daily life with her 14-year-old autistic son, including the routines, the challenges, the joys, and her hopes for his future.
Read article → ResearchThe renowned autism advocate and scientist shares how autistic minds think differently and why visual, pattern, and verbal thinkers each bring irreplaceable strengths to the world.
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