NYC Autism Community

Here is an article from US News and World Reports. Autism is now reported in 1 in 59 children, 1 in 36 children in the state of New Jersey.  This likely due to more diligence and literacy among parents at …

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NPR author Casey Rentz writes about how, in spite of zero correlation that autism is influenced by gender, socio economic group, race, or even sex, it still is grossly underreported in the minority community. The article explains why. It’s part …

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On our blog we will try to write about some of the amazing articles and stories that are coming out all over the world on our community. Accomplishment, happiness and strength will be our general theme. We all know what …

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Here’s a good article on the criticality of early autism screening and detection testing beginning as soon as 18-24 months, from an article from our friends at the Reno Gazette Journal. http://www.rgj.com/story/life/wellness/2017/11/28/experts-recommend-screening-autism-18-and-24-months/902123001/ The article references a 23 point test for early …

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Here’s a really informative article that details how autism diagnoses are still tied to socio economic profiles of people. While reported autism cases have risen dramatically among blacks and hispanics in the past 10 years or so per the article, …

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Here are 10 tips that I’ve learned over the years (appeared originally in a blog from a wonderful parent from Seattle WA).  (It’s important to read articles on how other autism parents cope around the country and even the world.  …

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Every parent with children on the spectrum should be familiar with the landmark bill that was passed in New York State in 2011 guaranteeing coverage for autism services via insurance. Over 40 states in the US offer insurance coverage for …

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Our Story Co-Founder Richard Schreiber Kat Co-founding the NYC Autism Community is very personal for me. I am the proud father of an autistic 11 year old girl who is my pride and joy. My daughter has Asperger’s. Our journey …

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