Why Swimming and Autism Fit Together: How Water Can Become a Sanctuary, a Skill Builder, and a Source of Strength for Autistic Teens

• By: Ronald B. Smith, MBA, PMP
• August 25th, 2026
• aquatic therapy, autism education, autism research, autistic teens, sensory regulation, sports and fitness, swimming, water safety
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Brooks is a fictional composite based on experiences described by autistic swimmers and their families. For this thirteen-year-old, the moment he dives into the pool, the world above the surface seems to disappear. The noise, the confusion, the pressure — all replaced by rhythm and calm....

Wired to Deliver: Why Many Autistic Professionals Excel in Project Management

• By: Ronald B. Smith, MBA, PMP
• August 13th, 2026
• autism research, autistic professionals, cognitive strengths, employment, neurodiversity hiring, project management, systems thinking, workplace inclusion
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Today, approximately one in 31 eight-year-old children in the United States has been identified with autism spectrum disorder, according to the CDC’s 2025 Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network report (Shaw, K. A., et al., 2025). As this generation enters the workforce,...