Mice with extra copies of UBE3A, a gene linked to autism and related conditions, tend to die from seizures more often than controls. The finding comes from a new set of mice that could enable researchers to study how extra copies of UBE3A contribute to these conditions. Researchers presented the res…

Mutations to the chromosomal region 16p11.2 affect people in different ways, often leading to some combination of autism, intellectual disability and language difficulties. Two new studies help to account for this diversity of traits1,2. Up to 25 percent of people with a duplication or deletion of D…

Max, Teacher Harriet's nephew, is a new, recurring character on the show and is easily overwhelmed by certain stimuli, including loud sounds, bright lights, and uncomfortable fabrics. The post Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Is Introducing A New Character With Autism appeared first on The Autism S…

By Ron Sandison “Brewability culture is fun, we are a bar after all. The staff loves to sing and dance while serving beer. Most importantly, my team of employees is learning to socialize and their self-esteem is skyrocketing.” Tiffany Fixter, the founder of Brewability Tiffany Fixter is the founder…

A new test claims to assess a child’s risk of autism based on abnormal folds in the placenta, and is being offered to pediatricians in the U.S. But with little evidence to support its use, experts say the test is premature and unethical. Yale University researcher Harvey Kliman introduced the Placen…

A new technique for building a ‘brain in dish’ reveals how neurons move to their proper places during fetal development — and how that process may go awry in people with a genetic condition linked to autism1. The method is a twist on a technique used to grow neurons in 3-D clusters called spheroids.…

The purpose of the measure is to increase transparency and convenience so patients can make informed decisions more easily.Source: The Autism Site

For people with physical disabilities, using a mouse or keyboard to interact with their devices can be a challenge. Yes, there are several accessories available that can make using computers easy but using those accessories also means that the users always need to have it with them. It can be a frus…

Siblings of autistic children, like those with the condition, tend to have faces that are more masculine than average, according to a new analysis1. The analysis classified features such as a wide forehead and long nose as masculine. The results in siblings follow from a 2017 study by the same team …

The past six months saw the release of two bestselling books about autism: Steve Silberman’s “Neurotribes,” and John Donvan and Caren Zucker’s “In a Different Key.” Both books chronicle the oftentimes dark history of autism while expressing hope for a better future for people with the condition. The…

Oticon Opn, the next generation of hearing aids, does a lot more than just helping deaf or hard of hearing people hear. Besides fitting discretely behind a person’s ears, Oticon Opn also makes hearing multiple speakers in noisy environments, and improves their ability to understand speech in c…

This week, Dr. Val Demiri PhD, BCBA-D, LBA offers some helpful advice on how to improve collaboration between professionals from different disciplines. As professionals, collaborating with others in your work environment is an essential skill that may have been historically overlooked as part of the…

“Mindfulness has freed me from years of sadness and frustrations that I originally thought were because I was autistic but now I feel that those past experiences with sadness and frustration were because I did not know how to be mindful and create my own happiness,” Travis Breeding By Tr…

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