Letter to the editor: In defense of Autism Speaks

Jeffrey Zide’s opinion piece on Autism Speaks presents a false impression of the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization.

My son has autism but he’s adorable and makes me laugh every day

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Children with autism don’t need to be ‘fixed’

For too many people, autism is simply a word used to broadly describe anything different. Autism is a cruel joke or insult. Autism is something that “other” families deal with. It is a complicated puzzle meant for doctors and scientists to unlock. In other words, it’s not our problem.

Are Benefits Of Antidepressants For Autism Overstated?

With autism on the rise and an increasing concern for parents, doctors have searched for ways to treat the problem. Repetitive and other behavioral traits associated with the syndrome can hold children back in school and put stress on family life. It seems, however, that using anti-depressants is not necessarily the best solution. Analysis of five published articles and five unpublished ...

A tale of two sisters: Rachel Simon writes from the heart about people with intellectual disabilities

Life with a disabled sibling inspires Newark-born author Rachel Simon's writings