This month is National Autism Awareness Month, and around the world there is an amazing array of parents who raise awareness through their blogs. Every day they share their stories of raising children on the spectrum from their struggles to their achievements, and the emotions along the way. 

The provide comfort for other parents in similar situations and insight to rest of the world. Over the years, I've come across some amazing ones, and following are ten of my favorites. This list is in no way comprehensive or a ranking of any sort, as I know there are plenty of others out there. These are just some of the best. Feel free to leave ones you love in the comments as well, because this is definitely a case where more is better.

We honor all kids on the autism spectrum on Autism Awareness Day. I think parents of these children know that autism isn't necessarily a negative -- it can be a gift. But we thought we'd spotlight a few autistic kids we think are especially inspiring. Meet five kids (and their parents) who believe in themselves and are willing to share their gifts with the rest of the world.

It's World Autism Awareness Day and that means one thing: it's time to shed light on a disorder that affects tens of millions worldwide. Here in the U.S., 1 in 88 children are diagnosed (1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls). So today people all over the globe are taking part in the "Light It Up Blue" campaign to show their support for education and research. From New York City's Empire State Building to the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the result is one of the largest collective and awe-inspiring light displays that you'll ever see.

We worry about our kids getting vaccines. Some of us believe they could cause autism. Some of us just aren't sure and so the fear of our kids getting whatever the vax is for outweighs the fear of autism. Because there is no known cause or cure, there are just far too many questions, concerns, and theories. And if you trust studies, there is a new one out telling us that there is no connection between the number of vaccines our children get and the risk of autism. This includes the number of vaccines given at one visit, as well as the total number within the first two years of life. 

But the researchers at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention also found that even though most kids get more vaccinations today than in years past, those vaccines don't have as many substances in them to "provoke an immune response."

It's still a little confusing for the skeptics.

If you're not already completely freaked out by the number of kids diagnosed with autism, get ready -- the latest numbers are out today and one in 50 school-aged children have autism.

Last year, it was one in 88. People. What is going on?

I really don't understand why the general public is not absolutely up in arms over these rising numbers. One. In. Fifty. This is not okay!

John and Cubby RobisonThere's been a lot of buzz these past few weeks about what happens when kids with autism grow up. With diagnoses at what some call "epidemic" levels, it's about time we start talking about the reality that autism is not just a kid thing. In fact, it can be a parent thing ... because every day in America, grownups with autism are having kids. 

So what's it like to be a parent with autism? Who better to ask than John Elder Robison? The Massachusetts dad and member of the Autism Speaks Scientific Advisory and Scientific Treatment Board has just published Raising Cubby, his hilarious memoir of having Asperger's and raising a (now nearly grownup) son on the spectrum. 

According to the latest numbers, one in every 88 children is diagnosed with autism. The rate is even higher among boys, at one in 55.

Moms across the nation are talking about the need for autism awareness, autism research, autism funding -- but one aspect that's often overlooked is what's going to happen to all of these children when they grow up. Moms Matter investigated and found some disturbing information about the resources currently available for adults with autism. See what we found in our video report after the jump.

Autism is a complex and mysterious disorder that baffles both the medical community and society at large. Because of that there are countless myths and misconceptions about it, and families who have children with autism are often met with comments from people that are insensitive at best.

Most people don't mean any harm. Some are simply at a loss for words, while others are really trying to help ... in their own off-target way. But that doesn't mean those encounters don't affect parents just the same. 

I gathered input from a group of mothers who are raising children with autism as to the most hurtful, insensitive, and outrageous things people have said to them. I cringed at a few that I may have said at some point in my life (#2), but mostly I was blown away by the blatant ignorance some of these statements reflect. So in the name of building more awareness and abolishing some of these misconceptions, here are 35 things NOT to say to the mother of a child with autism.