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Companies across a variety of sectors are hiring people with special needs to help with their bottom lines. For many that means filling gaps in skills and manpower.

Do you have favorite ways to celebrate autism awareness? How we can help autistic people have rich, fulfilling self-directed lives is evolving. Here are some ideas for things to do in honor of people with autism.

Autism Awareness Day recognizes people on the autism spectrum, as well as the researching and fundraising initiatives which promote inclusivity. Learn more and help increase the world’s understanding and acceptance of autism.

Most parents couldn’t imagine a lifetime of battling their child’s autism. This is one woman’s personal story.

A new study shows that positive well-being – a sense of happiness and life satisfaction – is linked to a lower risk of developing depression in newly employed adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 12 months follow-up.

Her struggles were immense but she ultimately triumphed. Read the inspiring story of the woman who is believed to be the first openly autistic woman to become a lawyer in Florida, if not the country.

There are two theories that were discussed in the Independent, regarding the sex differences and the extreme male brain theory of autism.

Lawmakers are looking to secure over $1 billion in the coming years for federal efforts to address the needs of people with autism, including additional support for adults on the spectrum.

Soon, all across the country, children will exchange Valentines with their classmates. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here and I don’t see it disappearing anytime soon. Sure, it kind of is a holiday that was made more important by the marketing machine. But I see nothing wrong with a holiday devoted to celebrating friendship and love.

With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, it’s time to get in the loving spirit. Completing crafts has several different benefits for an individual on the autism spectrum, as crafts aid in increasing fine motor coordination, self-regulation, self-esteem, and bonding between parent and child.