When I first started in this field there were all kinds of stereotypes about autism, as if these were children from another planet, or children who had been brought up by wolves, that they weren't part of our population and were somehow separate.
We all want our children to be the best they can be; and one of the blessings of having an autistic child is that you notice every little achievement, and it becomes cause for celebration.
We wear 'Autism' on our shorts to raise awareness and show support for other families dealing with autism.
Autism doesn't have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.
My son has autism, and I founded the government relations department at Autism Speaks.
Autism is part of who I am.
People think about autism as something with kids. Well, those kids grow up.
With the right support and reasonable adjustments, autistic people make wonderful employees.
I get extra time to take the test because of my ADD. Everybody's brains works differently and I just need longer for things to register.
