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What the New CDC Autism Numbers Actually Tell You
This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
Autism in the News
The following piece written by Jill Escher appeared in the Free Press on November 15, 2024: Trump, RFK, and the Autism Dilemma Kennedy and the president-elect are asking why more kids like mine are disabled by autism. They have the power to find real answers—and it’s not due to vaccines. Whatever you may think of…
The Autism Schism
Two Communities Divided by One Word The idea of “the autism community” sounds good. But there isn’t one. There are at least two autism communities—perhaps more. The word “autism” applies to both, but that word has multiple meanings, dividing the groups that use it. To illustrate, let’s consider two main groups. These are not exact,…
We can answer autism’s big questions. The key is hiding in plain sight.
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…
Adult Children, Aging Out, & Self-Compassion
ROAR YOU that come to birth. And bring the mysteries, Your voice-thunder Makes us very happy. Roar, lion of the heart, And tear me open. ~Rumi It has taken me two decades to write this, and maybe that is because it has taken me this long to finally accept how disabled my autistic son is. …
SFASA Halloween in the News!
In the News SFASA’s Totally Unspooky Halloween with the Animals was great fun! We appreciated all the help from Animal Assisted Happiness, and imagine our surprise to find ourselves hoppping into the local news—in bunny costume no less! “SUNNYVALE — On Halloween night, kids of all ages will be hitting the streets, looking for…
What the New CDC Autism Numbers Actually Tell You
This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
Autism in the News
The following piece written by Jill Escher appeared in the Free Press on November 15, 2024: Trump, RFK, and the Autism Dilemma Kennedy and the president-elect are asking why more kids like mine are disabled by autism. They have the power to find real answers—and it’s not due to vaccines. Whatever you may think of…
The Autism Schism
Two Communities Divided by One Word The idea of “the autism community” sounds good. But there isn’t one. There are at least two autism communities—perhaps more. The word “autism” applies to both, but that word has multiple meanings, dividing the groups that use it. To illustrate, let’s consider two main groups. These are not exact,…
We can answer autism’s big questions. The key is hiding in plain sight.
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…
Adult Children, Aging Out, & Self-Compassion
ROAR YOU that come to birth. And bring the mysteries, Your voice-thunder Makes us very happy. Roar, lion of the heart, And tear me open. ~Rumi It has taken me two decades to write this, and maybe that is because it has taken me this long to finally accept how disabled my autistic son is. …
SFASA Halloween in the News!
In the News SFASA’s Totally Unspooky Halloween with the Animals was great fun! We appreciated all the help from Animal Assisted Happiness, and imagine our surprise to find ourselves hoppping into the local news—in bunny costume no less! “SUNNYVALE — On Halloween night, kids of all ages will be hitting the streets, looking for…
What the New CDC Autism Numbers Actually Tell You
This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
Autism in the News
The following piece written by Jill Escher appeared in the Free Press on November 15, 2024: Trump, RFK, and the Autism Dilemma Kennedy and the president-elect are asking why more kids like mine are disabled by autism. They have the power to find real answers—and it’s not due to vaccines. Whatever you may think of…
The Autism Schism
Two Communities Divided by One Word The idea of “the autism community” sounds good. But there isn’t one. There are at least two autism communities—perhaps more. The word “autism” applies to both, but that word has multiple meanings, dividing the groups that use it. To illustrate, let’s consider two main groups. These are not exact,…
We can answer autism’s big questions. The key is hiding in plain sight.
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…
Adult Children, Aging Out, & Self-Compassion
ROAR YOU that come to birth. And bring the mysteries, Your voice-thunder Makes us very happy. Roar, lion of the heart, And tear me open. ~Rumi It has taken me two decades to write this, and maybe that is because it has taken me this long to finally accept how disabled my autistic son is. …
SFASA Halloween in the News!
In the News SFASA’s Totally Unspooky Halloween with the Animals was great fun! We appreciated all the help from Animal Assisted Happiness, and imagine our surprise to find ourselves hoppping into the local news—in bunny costume no less! “SUNNYVALE — On Halloween night, kids of all ages will be hitting the streets, looking for…