The author's two sons enjoying a day at the aquarium. After my eldest son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, everything in my life shifted to revolve around him. His needs, his future, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

Cheshire mum Jessica Whalley’s powerful new book, The Autistic Mom, sheds light on her deeply personal journey as an autistic ...

I was raised in a family that valued high academic achievement above almost all else. Neither of my parents had the opportunity to attend college. My dad was raised in rural poverty and had no ...

For many neurodivergent children, traditional discipline models aren’t just ineffective; they are actually damaging. As a neurodivergent parent raising neurodivergent children, and a researcher on the ...