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Once rejected by coaches and schools, six-year-old Arisshvaran has been recognised by the International Book of Records. Naneecharam Muniandy believes every child has potential, and has spent years helping her son Arisshvaran develop his strengths. (M Naneecharam pic) KLANG: When six-year-old Arisshvaran walked away from a half-finished pyramid of paper cups, his mother feared months…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. This isn’t the first time Lindsay Hameroff considered writing a character with autism. Hameroff has two children on the spectrum, and she was midway through her first book when her youngest was diagnosed. She thought…
Every couple has inside jokes that probably sound strange to people on the outside. This newlywed learned that after a conversation about her husband’s wedding ring took a very unexpected turn. Her husband wears his ring on a necklace because of sensory issues, something everyone in their friend group already knows. But when one friend spotted him…
It began with an everyday encounter. One family with an autistic teen shared a concern with a local police officer. Soon after, an idea was born that sparked a growing movement. The issue at the center of it all affects millions of families across the United States: How can first responders better understand and communicate with neurodivergent individuals during traffic…
When my son Merrick was little, I knew he was different. He was always smarter than he could fully show us. He could name dozens of animals, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Monster Jam trucks and Pokémon, and could sit for ages completing 200-piece puzzles. He knew all his letter sounds, but somehow couldn’t…
Two decades ago, autism was diagnosed infrequently across the Middle East, leaving many children and adults without the support they needed. Today, diagnoses are rising sharply. Around 1.8% of children in Saudi Arabia are estimated to be on the autism spectrum, while in the UAE, autism affects 1 in 146 births. According to the WHO,…
Listen to this article 00:03:52 One of the best ways to reach and reassure kids, and parents alike, is through a trusted and reliable child-friendly medium. No one understands this better than Tara Carman-French, Director, ADHD, LD, and EF Coach at Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre. Tara and staff have been working with neurodivergent individuals…
A young man with autism is missing in Milpitas on Tuesday and police are hoping the community can help locate him. Julius Zheng, 23, was last seen on Tuesday at about 6 p.m. when he walked away from his home near Augustine Park. He has not returned. Julius is considered at risk due to being…
He stood over me and his companion Steve on the steps leading into the Senate building and prayed “God, give me the words today.” It was March 24, 2026, and my 30-year-old autistic brother Stephen was invited to Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional staffers and share his experience living with a severe disability in…