Author: Bryan Foster

The challenges of adapting to life with a child with autism can take their toll on everyone in the family, particularly parents. It’s important to know that whether you’re dealing with one or many issues, you are not alone. There are many places you can turn to for help, and help can come in many…

Neurology Now featured an article in their magazine about a remarkable young woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) named Alexis Wineman. Although she was crowned “Miss Montana” in 2012, and was the first Miss America contestant with ASD in the 92-year history of the competition, Alexis has faced many obstacles. But she has thrived. Each…

Loveable actor couple, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, who met on the set of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, were having lunch in a Manhattan restaurant yesterday afternoon when they noticed a crowd of paparazzi looking and taking pictures of them through the window. The couple decided that they would send a message to the photographers…

What is autism? Autism — sometimes referred to as autism spectrum disorder or ASD — is the general term used to identify a group of very complex brain development disorders. The symptoms of these disorders vary widely, but usually include severe problems with social interaction and both verbal and nonverbal communication. Repetitive behaviors – such…

Support groups bring people together in order to provide encouragement, talk about their feelings, share their experiences, listen to each other’s stories and offer practical information. Support groups often focus on dealing with, or supporting someone with a specific condition. There are many support groups for autism. Some autism support groups target the specific needs…

Suspecting your child may have autism can be an anxious and unnerving feeling for parents and relatives. Often these caregivers are looking for information that can help them determine signs of the disorder. Fortunately, there are many websites that provide detailed information about autism diagnosis, treatment, support and research. However, while the internet can provide…