Autism in the Media

The History of Autism: A Timeline

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The description and diagnosis of autism have changed significantly over the years. Today, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) in the US describes it as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here is a timeline of events that led up to this diagnosis: 1911: Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first person to use […]

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Happy Father’s Day to All Awesome Autism Dads

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And a Special Shout-Out to Five Autism Dad Heroes!  In researching material for this Father’s Day article to appreciate autism dads, one thing was clear: fathers don’t get nearly as much credit as they deserve when it comes to their role in raising their autistic children. Perhaps this is because in general, most early intervention

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