Extraordinary individuals like Maria Papageorgiou (M.S., CCC-SLP), remind us that unparalleled excellence, passion, ingenuity, and benevolence do exist; and they should be sought after, emulated, and...
A summary of Ron Sandison’s achievements to date is indeed impressive. Ron works full time in the medical field counseling people with mental health challenges, and is a professor of theology at Desti...
Here, at the front of the twenty first century, we still have much to learn about autism; yet, admirable strides are being made in providing accommodations and inclusion for those on the autism spectr...
Mark spent 10 very fruitful years at the school - mainly as a day student with occasional residential periods when we went on holiday. He became increasingly socialized and d...
It quickly become apparent that the NAS could not be looked for to supply the monies that went beyond the essential and basic needs of residents, but which could make a great...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Zamora, founder of ZamDance / ZamMovement, Inc. in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is an extraordinary human being. Tremendously and uniquely gifted, she has answered the call to utilize h...
Starting out as Exceptional Parent almost five decades ago— now known simply as ep Magazine — ep has served the disability and special needs community with award-winning content and expertise that pe...
Lauren Swick Jordan is prolific Freelance Writer, Blogger, and a regular Contributing Writer for The Washington Post, The Mighty, and The Organization for Autism Research. Additionally, Lauren is a mo...
Niam Jain is a 13-year-old artist who is gaining a big following in the art world. He also happens to be autistic and uses art to express himself. We talked to his mother Nina about Niam’s art and how...
Jake Edwards is a bona fide force of nature. It’s said that Jake possess “autism super powers.” Believe it! It’s true! At only 14 years old, Jake has already been honored as a National Champion of Cha...
