13 year old Alexander Janis, diagnosed with first with ADD/PDD and later high functioning ASD is a star baseball player with a love of the game, and his Los Angeles Dodgers.

A school in suburban Atlanta called "Jacob's Ladder" treats children on the spectrum. Amy O'Dell has converted her home to accomodate a number of students and assist them in a wide range of therapies that help "rewire the brain"

BloomingKids Software designs computer games specifically tailored to children with special needs. The Windows applications have been running since 2006, but BloomingKids Software has now released their games on Mac.

Sam Wang an associate professor of molecular biology and neuroscience at Princeton University is brother to an autistic sister. In this article he discusses many of the myths that have recently surfaced around autism

On Tuesday the Illinois State Senate approved legislation that would assist in lowering costs for caring for children with autism. The Bill 1900, is sponsored by Sen. James DeLeo (D-Chicago) and advisor Peter DiCianni, who has a daughter with autism.

The Education Minister of Ireland Mary Hanafin is attending a special conference on Autism today. An expected audience of 400 will be in attendance made up of parents and experts on autism.

Launched by Thorkil Sonne in 2004 Specialisterne (Danish for "The Specialists") provides IT solutions for a wide range of customers. One of the biggest challenges in software and IT solutions is the need for strict testing of products and software. Sonne also has a son diagnosed with autism and knows first hand the challenges and benefits it can bring. His company employs a large number of those affected by ASD as their ability to focus has given them a niche in the work environment.

Dr. Andra Barton, principal of Old Union Elementary School in Carroll ISD forced to resign after investigation into the schools failure to follow special education laws.