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Aaron Bouma discusses his dating experiences, and how his diagnosis with autism can create challenges in finding relationships.

Dr. Brian Udell covers some of the possible problems that can be run into when parents treat their children on the spectrum at home.

Entrepreneur Spencer Kelly, a 16 year old with Asperger's syndrome, discusses how he developed his own company, Expedition Soaps.

Dr. Brian Udell discusses how parents can overcome disagreements when exploring options for their children with autism.

In this blog piece, Mari Nosal reflects on the value of neurodiverse teamwork, and the way society has been positively impacted by harnessing the interests of those of us with different brains.

In this special review article, Fran Moreland Johns reviews the new book, "There's More Than One Way Home," by our regular columnist Donna Levin.

Lisa Pugliese, Speech Pathologist and the Founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism, discusses the ways tennis can help children on the spectrum develop important skills.

Nick Venturella of AutismHR.com discusses how the "gig economy" can present income and experience to those on the autism spectrum that may otherwise be unable to find employment.

Advocate Anita Lesko describes the experience of addressing the United Nations on World Autism Day, and the work being done to help those on the spectrum around the world.

Eric Zimmerman discusses the variations of interests and skills of people on the spectrum, and the myth that people with autism "look" a certain way.

Jackie M. Marquette discusses the adversity that has touched the life of a close friends with autism, and offers tips for supporting a person on the spectrum that may be facing life changes.

Denise Resnik discusses the importance of creating supportive environments for people on the autism spectrum.

Giuliana Fenwick discusses neuropsychology, maps out the various sections of the brain that play a roll in what we consider "neurodiversity", and offers some head massage methods she believes can reduce the symptoms of autism and similar diagnoses.

Mitch Nagler discusses Bridges to Adelphi, and the model it has become for services colleges should offer students on the autism spectrum.

Rebecca Witonsky recounts her history as a woman on the autism spectrum seeking employment, and discusses some of the tips others have proposed to improve job prospects for the neurodiverse.

Sarah Howard, a woman with autism who wasn't diagnosed until the age of 29, discusses the inherent challenges in facilitating social events for women on the spectrum.