By: Tameika Meadows, BCBA from I Love ABA Impairments in social communication are a key deficit of Autism, and can be seen across the varying range of the spectrum. Social communication is a big word that can include many difficulties, such as making friends, maintaining friendships, …

Many autism researchers say they are excited to gather in person for the first time in three years, but concerns about COVID-19 and the meeting location persist. The post Heading to INSAR 2022: Hybrid format, COVID-19, Texas beef appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum Ne…

Scientists have at last filled in the missing gaps — an advance likely to inform every aspect of autism genetics research, Eichler says. The post Autism and the complete human genome: Q&A with Evan Eichler appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

In this edition, a diagnostic measure shows no significant differences between sexes, and a survey confirms increased gender diversity among children with autism. The post Null and Noteworthy: Sex bias and gender blend appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The young researcher from Uruguay uses her expertise in genetics — and discipline as a former athlete — to untangle sleep's role in neurodevelopmental conditions, one experiment at a time. The post Rising star: Lucia Peixoto, breaking down the interplay between sleep and autism appeared first …

By Nils Skudra This morning I had the opportunity to watch My Name is David, a compelling short film featuring the actual words of David Shapiro Sharif (May 28, 1997 – April 23, 2022), a young autism advocate who recently died suddenly at the age of 24. Made in Claymation, the film provides a…

This week’s newsletter spotlights a Twitter deep dive about genes, hormones and the developing brain, plus upcoming events at the annual autism conference in Austin, Texas. The post Community Newsletter: Hormonal gene regulation, gene-disease links, INSAR appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Re…

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 2 May. The post Spotted around the web: SHANK3 protein, microglia, new National Academy of Sciences members appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Having a genetic predisposition to inflammation is linked to structural changes in brain regions implicated in neurodevelopmental conditions. The post Inflammation may reshape brain regions tied to autism appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The Art of Autism is excited to announce the winners of our Women’s History Month Art Contest. Thank you to Art of Autism board member Kimberly Gerry-Tucker for curating this year’s exhibit. Thank you to our sponsor ArtLifting for providing gift certificates to winning entries. Thank …

With INSAR 2022 on the horizon, some autism researchers are staring down their first ever in-person meeting — and wondering how to prepare. The post <i>Spectrum</i> Launch: How to conquer in-person conferences appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

A new longitudinal study paints a favorable picture of the outcomes for many autistic adults in the city of Yokohama. The post Autistic adults in Japan stay active in their communities, households appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

By Leanne Page; originally posted on Parenting with ABA When you hear the words “self-care”, what is your reaction? A sigh of relief? Rolling your eyes as it feels like just ONE. MORE. THING.? As a busy mom, we’ve all heard the expression to put your own oxygen mask on first. But when are …

Ramping up levels of one isoform of the autism-linked protein reverses traits in model mice, a new study shows. The post SYNGAP1 protein boosts cognition, blocks seizures in mice appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News