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Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs

The web has become a critical part of life for those impacted by autism, including many, many parents. It's not only an invaluable tool for quickly distributing information, but it's also an incredible source of community for those raising kids on the spectrum. Blogs, in particular, have provided those coping with autism a way to share their individual experiences and see that they are far from alone in their challenges and their triumphs. Read More ↓

There are hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands!) of great autism spectrum blogs out there, representing a wide diversity of perspectives, but together they demonstrate one thing: a commitment to bringing ASD issues out into the open, making it less and less possible to ignore families who live with them every day.

Choosing just 25 blogs to highlight here was no small feat; those selected are Autism Speaks staff favorites, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. We easily could have doubled or tripled the number here with the addition of many other beloved voices we return to again and again. If there are others you would add, we hope you'll share them with us. In the meantime, thank you for joining us and Babble in celebrating those listed here.
- Kai MacMahon, Autism Speaks

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Diary of a Mom | Jess

Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs - Diary of a Mom

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Diary of a Mom

Diary of a Mom is an absolute gem. Jess, a mother of two young girls (the younger has autism), is a natural storyteller with a gift for recognizing the extraordinary in the ordinary. In one memorable post, she transforms a trip to the store to buy ribbon into a touching tale of the bond between her daughters. Her love for her girls is palpable in every word she writes, especially when she talks about her commitment to her ASD child: “She has a right to know that there are tools that can help mitigate her challenges. She deserves to know that she has gifts. Beautiful, wondrous gifts … I will not let her grow up feeling like she should hate such a large part of who she is. She deserves to know that SHE is not something in need of fundamental alteration.”

One Response to “Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs-Diary of a Mom”

  1. Sanne September 10, 2011 at

    You raelly saved my skin with this information. Thanks!