AHEADD (Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Developmental Disabilities) is a private, community organization that provides support for students in higher education with Learning Disabilities (LD), High-Functioning Autism (HFA), Asperger's Syndrome (AS), Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Originally developed in cooperation with Equal Opportunity Services of Carnegie Mellon University. AHEADD is specifically designed to address students… Continue

Joel Pearlman, the CEO for TonerForAutism.com, hopes to raise awareness and donate at least $1,000,000 by contributing 5% of every sale to organizations that support autism related research and issues. If you are low on toner, please consider TonerForAutism!

As I have noted in previous posts, I have begun to notice a rift (or two) in the field of autism research and advocacy. There are those who would consider themselves to be engaged in a war on autism's wrath and it's evil doings (Ex-Playboy Gal McCarthy) and those who advocate for the neurodiversity movement, a movement which sees those with ASDs as different/eccentric and merely requiring acceptance from the… Continue

Today's walk was amazing. Thousands of people supporting their loved ones, raising awareness, and making their voices heard. Hearing familes and friends cheering for their loved ones who have autism was incredibly touching and powerful. Our team, Team Love and Hope, raised nearly $1000 for this special cause and I'd like to double that next year. I learned some new things today as well. I learned that Cure Autism Now (CAN) has now merged with Autism Speaks and that there is now an… Continue

"Study with the Best" is CUNY-TV's (channel 75) Emmy-nominated show that features different faculty at CUNY. On Sunday, June 15th at 8am and 8pm, CUNY-TV will feature an interview with Professor Shirley Cohen of Hunter College about how the college is raising awareness about autism education. There will be some footage of one of the NEST programs (P.S. 112) and its teachers. The episode will also show some footage of Elijah… Continue