3D cultures of human brain cells kept alive for nearly a year undergo transitions in gene activity that resemble those seen in newborns, according to a new study. The findings — among the most detailed descriptions of older brain organoids to date — suggest that researchers can use these cultures to…

“The question is not what you look at but what you see’’ Henry David Thoreau By Laura Brind Current data tells us that approximately 4 times as many boys are diagnosed with autism than girls. In respect of the International Women’s Day theme ‘choose to challenge’ this article explores how th…

We're so excited that the end of the pandemic is finally right around the corner. The post Celebrate with Us! Vaccine Rollouts Mark the Light at the End of the COVID-19 Tunnel appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Hello, and welcome to this week’s community newsletter! I’m your host, Chelsey B. Coombs, Spectrum’s engagement editor. This week, we’re beginning with a thread from Kevin Tan, a graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles, and study investigator on a pre-print posted to Research S…

This guest post was written by Madhav Lavakare. Madhav is a young entrepreneur from New Delhi, India. He has had a passion for tinkering, creating, and innovating from a very young age, and has a keen eye for solving problems. With TranscribeGlass, he aims to solve the biggest problem he’s tac…

“I’m a relentless guy who goes on and on.” Xavier DeGroat By Ron Sandison Xavier DeGroat is motivated, authentic and relentless. These characteristics enabled him to build a strong resume and a celebrity contact list equivalent to a Hollywood Walk of Fame. Xavier has met former Presidents Obam…

Each box costs about $35 and is stocked with equipment that may be useful when a first responder interacts with someone with autism. The post Educators Provide Sensory Kits To First Responders To Help Serve Those With Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Celebrity Alex Reid has been diagnosed with autism at the age of 45 and is using the diagnosis to positively influence others. The post Former MMA Fighter Alex Reid Discusses Autism Diagnosis: “I Can Understand Myself A Bit More” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

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Brain activity modulates the expression of autism-linked genes in some human neurons, according to a new study. The findings could help to explain how genetic variants linked to autism factor into brain development. “As far as I know, this is one of the first papers that looks at human neurons and a…

Tackling an enormous athletic event such as a marathon or triathlon can be extremely daunting. Not only does... The post Triathlete with Autism Defying Expectations, Training to Complete Ironman World Championship appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Researchers have cataloged genetic variation among hundreds of rhesus macaques and created the most complete macaque reference genome to date. The resources could help researchers use the animals to study genes that underlie autism. The first macaque reference genome debuted in 2007, and most of the…

This piece was originally posted on Dr. Greg Hanley’s website and has been shared with permission. Visit his website for more information as well as free resources on ABA for educators and parents: https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com This is today’s ABA when starting therapy with an a…

Black people with autism have historically been underrepresented in research, a problem compounded by the fact that there are relatively few Black scientists setting research priorities for the field. Spectrum spoke with three Black scientists about why they got into autism research, what keeps them…