It will be some time before we see a positive result, but the opening shots have been fired in a campaign to encourage the UK Government to tackle the autism employment gap once and for all. High-flying politicians, like Government Minister Penny Mordaunt, have come out in support of the UK’s National Autistic Society (NAS),… Continue Reading
Restaurant owner Andrew Iredale could hardly be described as a zealous revolutionary. He certainly doesn’t look like one. But he has introduced a radical shake-up in the way that his eatery welcomes autism-affected families—one in which campaigners hope other restaurateurs will now follow suit. As the father of Josh, an eight-year-old boy with autism, Andrew… Continue Reading
Autism can be one of the most difficult diagnoses to accept for parents. This is particularly due to the challenging symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. As with many things that society does not understand, autism has a certain stigma attached to it, too. This can make it quite difficult for families struggling to cope… Continue Reading
An Interview with Dr. Tony Attwood, PhD, AS/ASD expert As the mother of a Spectrum Teen, I am becoming concerned about prejudice against persons with Autism Spectrum/Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS/ASD) because of three shootings that occurred in the U.S. where the shooters were identified as having AS. As a mother, I want to protect and… Continue Reading
A civil rights lawyer and autism mom talks about the importance of advocacy, work-life balance and the potentially groundbreaking lawsuit in which she’s representing the parents of an autistic child. Nationally recognized autism advocate and civil rights attorney Areva Martin is also mom to Marty, who has autism. Here, she gives advice on how to… Continue Reading
In two short years, Tikko has captured the hearts of thousands of people. What began as my child’s dream to make the world a better place for families living with autism, is now a passion that continues to grow every time Tikko travels. We know all too well the challenges in raising a child on… Continue Reading
Every time the professional fighters meet their opponents in the ring and the octagon, they must focus on their personal strengths – from physical and mental toughness to psychological and emotional drive. It’s all about being a warrior. Christian Mitchell, founder and president of Fighting for Autism, feels much the same way. An autism awareness… Continue Reading
Autism Services for Military Families by Leslie Burby If America is the “home of the free and the brave” – shouldn’t “the brave” and their families receive the necessities that they need? There are fundraisers and drives to supply the soldiers with military equipment, boots, food and electronics to communicate with the loved ones… Continue Reading
Bridge the Gap Gala Raises over $100,000 by Leslie Burby I had the pleasure of attending Fill-A-Need’s first fundraiser, Bridge the Gap Gala, on November 16th at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ for an evening of fun and fundraising. The venue was astounding but equally astounding was one mother’s dedication to help… Continue Reading
We started this magazine to help parents, sort through all the information. When my children were diagnosed by autism, I was scared and overwhelmed, there’s a lot of information out there and it’s hard to know what to trust and what to believe in. So there is an approach in us to help form… Continue Reading