I recently received the following query from a non-spectrum or nonspectrum (NS) wife of a man with autism (previously referred to as Asperger’s Syndrome): Question: I would love to understand why an ...

Having a child with special needs is a rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly difficult. One couple was at odds because the husband desperately wanted to have a second child for a chance ...

I was reading about ASD (autistic spectrum disorders) the other day and suddenly thought, “That’s my husband!” Is that possible? It would certainly explain some of our communication issues! And what ...

Looking after an adult with autism can be challenging, and it can become more difficult if someone is downright forced into doing it. When it’s pushed upon a person, it’s neither good for them nor for ...