NCSA Calls for Categorical Recognition of Severe Autism in the DSM
Virtually all of the problems that recur … stem from, or are worsened by, the lack of a unique diagnosis for severe autism and the devastating symptoms that often accompany it.
To Best Help Our Beloved Children, We Must Never Sugarcoat Severe Autism
“Families are desperate for help,” writes Katie Miniel. “To get that help we must spread AWARENESS of the REAL LIFE struggles so that policymakers can make this a PRIORITY.”
In Search of My Autistic Son’s “Special Talent”
“I enjoy finding these little hidden talents in my son all of the time. I encourage you to look for the talents in those around you, too.”
Announcing The September 26th Project
A cooperative effort by many autism-serving organizations and led by the National Council on Severe Autism, the Project is intended to help keep our families safe in the event of emergency, and was created in honor of Feda Almaliti, past VP of NCSA, and her son Muhammed.
The Dastardly Diversion of “Differentlyabled”
“A group of ideological extremists is trying to rewrite not only the history, but also the fabric — the very DNA — of autism itself.”
I visited a 21-unit disability housing complex and it was nothing remotely like an "institution"
A disability housing advocate calls for the dismantling of bureaucratic obstacles preventing the development of autism-friendly affordable housing.
Tracking Devices for Autistic Children Who Wander
An autistic self-advocate discusses three of the options for families whose loved ones endanger themselves and others by eloping