By Joseph Gachau 1. Why are autistic guys so good at math? What probably is their ultimate destination after they’re done with school? The answer to the first question tends to appear simple and it’s what you might be guessing: Many guys with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) tend to pay attention to s…

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 6 January.Source: Spectrum News

The majority of cells in the cerebral cortex are unspecialized, according to an unpublished analysis—and scientists need to take care in naming neurons, the researchers warn.Source: Spectrum News

This paper taught me that we can use mathematical modeling to understand how neural networks are organized—and led me to a doctoral program in the department led by its authors.Source: Spectrum News

Predictive coding is an enticing theory of brain function. Building on decades of models and experimental work, Eli Sennesh proposes a biologically plausible way our brain might implement it.Source: Spectrum News

If every person in the neuroscience community committed to doing one thing, imagine the cumulative difference it would make.Source: Spectrum News

Key points:– Virtual academy launching January 2024– Initial focus on blind/low vision education, with plans to expand to other disabilities– Addresses critical shortage of specialized teachers– First program focuses on CVI, costs $500 per course– Open to both educators…

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the last two weeks of December.Source: Spectrum News

The largest ongoing refugee crisis in Europe has overwhelmed humanitarian agencies. Meeting the needs of families affected by autism has not been a priority.Source: Spectrum News

By Nils Skudra Since its creation during the 1930s, the Superman saga has captivated the minds of generations of Americans, and the subsequent decades have witnessed the release of a wide variety of Superman films, each attuned to the political and social issues of their respective times. The 2013 f…