Olympic torch to be carried by Autistic Boy
Found this great story about a young man who will be carrying the Olympic torch.     Mackenzie Allan could sing the lyrics to O Canada before he could even talk. So it’s only fitting that the 13-year-old autistic boy, who lives in south Barrie,

Sensory Rooms
Sensory rooms are rooms created for children and adults with special needs so that they can explore and develop senses and skills in a special and controlled environment. They have had great success with Autistic children, giving them a place to relax and develop their play and  learning skills through touch, sound and light. Some schools have special sensory rooms and recently some people have started creating them in their own home. To learn more watch the video about this amazing sensory room at Rosehill School in Nottingham. Lear more about  Multi Sensory Room Products

Autistic Teen Wins Music Award
I love happy stories…I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! Sarah Lonsert took her first step onto the red carpet. Flashbulbs popped and cameras rolled as the 17-year-old from Mission Viejo humbly stared down at her high heels.   Sarah Lonsert, 17, of Mission Viejo receives an award for Best Female Singer/Songwriter for her song "Romeo" at the Avalon in Hollywood during the 19th annual Los Angeles Music Awards on Thursday, November 12, 2009.  

‘I Am Autism’ Video Brings Controversy
An advocacy video created for Autism Speaks has caused a stir and with good reason. The video is narrated by a voice portraying it’s self as “Autism”. The voice “Autism” m

Research into Handwriting
A new study has found that children with autism are often found to have significant trouble with handwriting.  The study included 28 children, ages 8 to 13.  Half of the study participants have autism spe