Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vans is making major strides in support of the autism community. In honor of National Autism Awareness Month (April), the company ...

An urban toolkit that help designers and planners make cities more inclusive for adults with autism has been developed by a landscape architect. The National Institutes of Health has identified six ...

Imagine meeting with a client and writing down only their limitations and dislikes. Now, return to your office and base your design on that criterion alone. How can any architect create an inspiring ...

When the Autism at Work Roundtable was formed, companies that included JPMorgan, EY and Ford Motor Company felt an imperative to tackle the challenges of the scarcity of skilled employees in the areas ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. “Having a child with autism can be overwhelming, but making ...

AD PRO members enjoy exclusive benefits. Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month. There’s a saying you often hear when talking with people about autism spectrum disorder, or ASD: If ...

Ten-year-old Santino Stagliano was, up until a few weeks ago, sad and felt secluded because he knew he couldn't do the same things as other kids his age. That is, until his mother, Lisa Stagliano, ...

Sitting in a circle, a group of researchers and caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorder weave blue and orange yarn around a circular peg board. One parent describes the challenges she faces ...

This conference will examine the unique challenges facing architects and designers when creating environments and technology for people with autism. Key speakers will outline recommendations and ...

Spectrum Designs, the Port Washington apparel and promotional products business dedicated to employing adults on the autism spectrum, launched its latest campaign and announced future expansion on ...

On March 17, more than 150 people attended Spectrum Designs Foundation’s 3rd Annual Casino Night at H on the Harbor. The event raised more than $70,000 for local young adults with autism. Alexandra ...

Kansas State University landscape architecture student Elizabeth Decker has a goal for her master's research: help professionals create urban environments that are inclusive of her younger brother, ...