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Natural disasters can be difficult for people with autism. It is a good idea for every family to have an emergency plan in place to know what you would do during a crisis or natural disaster. Create your plan with these helpful resources.

Inclusion is both good practice and good business and the travel industry is catching up. A growing number of theme parks, special attractions and hotels are introducing autism training and providing resources to those in need.

It’s difficult to understand why disaster strikes. Children with autism or similar conditions may react in different ways and we don’t always know what they are thinking or feeling. A child with autism may need help better understanding what happened.

We’ve all seen the stories about remarkable kids with autism. And they should be celebrated. Sometimes an “unremarkable” story goes viral and the honesty speaks for itself.

For parents with children on the spectrum, flying or making car trips with children with an autism spectrum disorder can be stressful. Plan ahead with these tips for traveling.

Parents need to be particularly savvy when navigating information related to ASD. Education is important when looking out for early signs of autism and developmental delays, but it’s important for families to talk to their pediatrician as early intervention is critical.

Inspired by her daughter with special needs, a mother designed a seat belt cover to alert authorities to children’s health issues or disabilities in an emergency. It’s a car safety device everyone needs to know about.

The recent shooting at a local Costco underscores the need for greater understanding of developmental disabilities – like autism –  among law enforcement and society at large. While developmentally disabled people are no more likely to act aggressively than the general population, public meltdowns and socially inappropriate behavior does occur and should be recognized.

This 4-year-old boy with a mostly nonverbal form of autism usually only speaks two or three words despite intensive therapy sessions to improve communication. Recently, he heard the hit song “Old Town Road,” and he learned the whole song without teaching. It’s amazing to see how his family reaches him through music.

Timmy Hargate was diagnosed at an early age with autism and an extreme speech delay. Thanks to years of hard work and the help of dedicated professionals, he is now an Eagle Scout.