A recent study by the Kennedy Krieger Institute has concluded that an infants infrequent gazing at other people when unprompted could be a marker for risk of Autism. Kennedy Krieger Institute is located in Baltimore, MD and serves more than 13,000 individuals each year covering a range of services for children with developmental concerns.

AutismSpot would also like to congratulate HBO's Temple Grandin for winning an Emmy for Outstanding Made for Television Movie! Autism awareness has moved into the mainstream consciousness thanks, in part, to this movie and to Ms. Temple Grandin herself.

Lisa Daxer sometimes feels like she's like an alien. A young woman with Autism navigates and observes the neurotypical world and helps scientists better understand socialization.

Despite having a degree in journalism, Luke Aylward, an autistic adult, struggled to find a job after college. So he decided to create his own publication to give voice to the autism community.

Better perspective, greater sense of leadership and courage are among some of the benefits autistic siblings may reap from their autistic sister or brother.