Love Beyond Convention and Appearances Header Art: M. Mithum Whimsical is the effect of this, our final Art & Poems Series 2021. See all blog posts here. See all art submitted in 2021 here. Of all the many submissions this year, those included herein exude themes of hope beyond sight, love b…

Spectrum published hundreds of articles this year on a range of topics, from characterization of candidate genes to immune-system connections. We are proud of all of them, but some in particular stand out: They expose harmful therapies such as chiropractic and stem-cell treatments, upend conventiona…

Today marks the launch of the Disability Culture Lab (DCL) — the first-ever nonprofit disability media and narrative lab, with a mission to shift the narrative on disability from fear and pity to solidarity and liberation and move the needle on ableism from indifference to action. For more inform…

Amber Smith found out her son had been slapped on the bus only because her 9-year-old daughter had been there to witness it.Source: The Autism Site

Recently, we told you about the girl who signed with Santa. But the story didn't end there...Source: The Autism Site

Be sure to talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.Source: The Autism Site

Mice with a genetic glitch in just one copy of SHANK3 show some brain and behavioral features of autism, such as impaired signaling, social problems and repetitive behaviors. The mice are part of a growing arsenal of laboratory rodents with mutations in SHANK3, a gene with strong ties to autism. But…

This week, writer and mom Ruth Manuel-Logan shares her tricks for travel with children on the spectrum.  Traveling with children can be daunting, and when you travel with a child who has autism and requires organized structure, venturing out into unfamiliar surroundings can add an entirely new dime…

"Sometimes the most rewarding part of the job is putting a smile back on the faces of victims."Source: The Autism Site

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The doll is intended to teach kids about empathy and diversity.Source: The Autism Site

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Mouse models of two genetic conditions related to autism show abnormalities in their movement patterns. The findings could help scientists address the motor impairments that often accompany autism. “Genetic mouse models are a really promising way to look at gait development in a high-throughput, gen…

A new test can measure the language skills of autistic children of any verbal ability, at almost any age1. The assessment could help researchers track changes in a child’s language skills throughout development or in response to interventions, the researchers say. It is also the first test designed …