Meet the Autistic Scientists Redefining Autism Research
Growing ranks of researchers on the spectrum are overcoming barriers—from neurotypical bias to sensory sensitivities—to shape autism science.
Voices from the spectrum: Autistic people deal with the coronavirus
When the coronavirus hit Southern California, Hector Ramirez tried to hang on to some of the guideposts in his usual routine: Waking up at 6 a.m. each day. Making his bed. Showering. Heading out to walk his service dog in his Chatsworth neighborhood.
MuseumLab designed to enhance the user experience of individuals on the autism spectrum.
MuseumLab at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a recently completed isUD certified project that provides an inclusive place for visitors of all abilities, especially individuals with autism.
Meet the Autistic Scientists Redefining Autism Research
Growing ranks of researchers on the spectrum are overcoming barriers—from neurotypical bias to sensory sensitivities—to shape autism science.
Voices from the spectrum: Autistic people deal with the coronavirus
Ramirez, who is autistic, used to try to greet at least 30 people before he returned home, a ritual that grounded him and connected him to the world. Now his walks are quiet, his routine; disrupted.
KultureCity and Yogibo Announce Art Show Benefiting Autism Awareness & Inclusion at Yogibo’s SoHo Location
Later this year, Yogibo will become the first retailer in the country to make their stores officially sensory inclusive with staff training and guidance from KultureCity’s inclusion program.
New features at Sacramento Zoo welcome visitors with autism, dementia, PTSD and more
For some, going to the zoo can be just too much. That’s why this summer the Sacramento Zoo partnered with a nonprofit and medical professionals to make the space more accessible to sensory sensitive individuals that live with autism, dementia, PTSD and similar conditions.
Airport unveils ‘sensory room’ inspired by worker’s son with autism
Jason Rudge, a heavy equipment operator at the Pittsburgh International Airport, wanted a sensory room for his son with autism. This week, his dream became reality.
Autism in Museums: a revolution in the making
As we work to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility among museum audiences and in the workplace, we need to attend to the needs of neurodiverse visitors and employees.
How to make your workplace more autism-friendly
AsIAm.ie founder Adam Harris is on a mission to make Ireland the most autism-friendly country in the world. But how do we get there?