Expanding the bounds of a fear memory or linking it to a neutral memory can shape a mouse’s fear response, two new studies show.Source: Spectrum News

Harmless viruses that encase short noncoding DNA elements called enhancers enable cell-type-specific gene delivery across the central nervous system in rodents and primates. Source: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 18 November.Source: Spectrum News

Delta Airlines has introduced a groundbreaking, accessibility-focused flight map across its 165,000 seatback screens, offering an inclusive travel experience for all passengers, particularly those with low-vision disabilities. The new flight map combines high-contrast visuals, large text and icons, …

By Nils Skudra Three years ago, I watched Septembers of Shiraz, a 2015 film directed by Wayne Blair which portrays an affluent Jewish family in Tehran whose lives are profoundly changed by the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Starring Adrien Brody and Salma Hayek-Pinault, the film focuses on Isaac Amin, …

-Authors Casey Barron and Anika Hoybjerg introduce the MOTAS. By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA When working with individuals with autism or other related disabilities, it is common to use an assessment to measure current skill levels against typical develop…

by Daniel Antonsson As long as i can remember i have always liked Christmas and all things around celebrating this holiday. It is something to look forward to during the long dark days in the month of December here in Sweden where I live. Being autistic I appreciate following the routines that our f…

By: Different Roads to Learning, Originally published February 14, 2019 Unemployment rates in the autism community are alarming, but the number of individuals entering the workforce only continues to grow. This presents an overwhelming challenge for special educators tasked with preparing learner…

By Raquel Abiahy Fashion is often seen as a dazzling world of creativity, individuality, and self-expression. But for someone like me, an autistic model and activist, it can also be a space filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and exclusion. I’ve spent much of my life navigating the intersecti…

By Nahoma Presberg, MS, BCBA, NYS-LBA One of the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is an abnormal approach to social skills. The DSM specifically uses the language “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts.” While this may seem str…

By Martine Mussies 音の洪水 心は溺れる 静寂求む A flood of loud sounds My heart is drowning deeply I long for silence ** 一つの道 深く掘り進む 宝を得る On one path I dig Deeply to find my treasures Passion in my hands ** 人の海に 波の間に立ち 孤独感じ In a sea of crowds Standing strong between the waves Loneliness sets in Martine Mussies …

TV BRA is a groundbreaking Norwegian news station where all reporters are either autistic or have learning disabilities. The station produces a weekly one-hour magazine program that covers news, entertainment, and sports, streamed on major platforms like TV2 Play and accessible through TV BRA’s app …

by Sofia Ciniglio I am an individual who craves novelty. In fact, I desire it to the point of seeming unrealistic in my wishes— for example, it sometimes fleets through my mind that I would visit every single country in the world before I “expire”. I know that isn’t humanly possible, or at least th…

Oscar-winning actress Rachel Shenton has launched an innovative video podcast series called “Shaping Tomorrow,” designed to celebrate diversity and amplify deaf voices. The four-part series features fascinating conversations between deaf and hearing professionals, including a deaf archit…