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Increasing or reducing the levels of the UBE3A gene, which is associated with autism and autism-related syndromes, results in altered patterns of synaptic pruning — a process that snips away brain cell connections.
SourceSource: Spectrum News
13 hours ago · From Spectrum News
This month’s Going on Trial newsletter explores how eye tracking might be used beyond helping with diagnosis, among other drug development news.
SourceSource: Spectrum News
13 hours ago · From Spectrum News
By Cory Morrison
Background
As someone who was diagnosed autistic at 3 and a half years old, I struggled a great deal like many of us on the spectrum have. Growing up, I felt like I didn’t have many strengths. I always needed extra help in school, I struggled to get along with many of my peers, and …
13 hours ago · From The Art of Autism
Reposted with permission from Action Behavior Centers
What are the four functions of behavior?
In the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) field, it is believed that there is always an underlying reason for all behavior. Our behavior serves a purpose, even though it may not always be clear.…
13 hours ago · From Different Roads to Learning
Anxiety and other challenges autistic children experience may stem from an increase in social-communication issues and a decrease in repetitive behaviors from ages 6 to 11.
SourceSource: Spectrum News
2 days ago · From Spectrum News
