Grace was born with a form of leukemia called transient myeloproliferative disorder. She was only 2 days old when she began treatment.Source: The Autism Site

The mutation that causes Angelman syndrome makes neurons hyperexcitable, according to a study in brain organoids and mice1. The findings may help explain why about 90 percent of people with the syndrome experience seizures that do not respond to treatment. Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic conditi…

Hello, and welcome to this week’s Community Newsletter! I’m your host, Chelsey B. Coombs, Spectrum’s engagement editor. We’ve got some great tweets for you this week, so let’s dive in. Our first thread comes from Robert McCutcheon, clinical research fellow in psychiatry at King’s College London in t…

San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, along with other community organizations, are urging state regulators to approve Waymo’s permit for its 24/7 self-driving car service. These organizations argue that autonomous vehicles are safer and provide more accessibili…

Being able-bodied comes with many privileges that are often overlooked, such as the ease of standing up, sitting down, or reaching for items without assistance. To address the challenges faced by those with lower limb disadvantages, Chronus Robotics, a company based in Lithuania, has developed a sel…

This isn't just another story about someone doing something nice. It's much bigger than that.Source: The Autism Site

Business: KoolCharm.com Mission: To teach our son (and eventually other special needs children) the pride that comes through accomplishment and the value of work and reward. What is KoolCharm? Here at KoolCharm, we sell personalized Autism Awareness Jewelry. What makes us different is that we person…

It’s like a cloud of electricity is filling my brain and then slowly explodes inside my head. By Austin John Jones My experience with brain spasms or out of body moments is pretty minimal compared to more severe people on the spectrum, but I want to discuss my experiences with certain brain dysfunct…

"The learning materials included in the campaign stigmatize autistic people and their parents."Source: The Autism Site

Autism genes are old. Not just old — really old. They’re older than fish, older than insects and even older than ocean sponges. In fact, many autism genes are older than multicellular life itself. Aside from being extremely old, as my colleagues and I reported in our latest paper in April, these anc…

The Art of Autism is accepting contributions of art, poems, and prose for Black History Month. Email info@artautism.com By Dr. Angel Durr, Art of Autism Board member As Black History Month approaches, it’s important to recognize how many African Americans are affected by autism. While autism …

By Debra Muzikar Yesterday I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Stephen Shore some questions about his recent appointment to the Board of Directors of Autism Speaks. I hope others will find his answers illuminating. With the appointment of two board members on the autism spectrum, will this change the d…

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By: Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates & HI-STEP Co-Author of POWER-Solving Curriculum “Mom and Dad, can Emma come over to play?” “Do you want to play together at recess?” “Can I ride bikes with Noah?” “We want to go the movies later, is that okay?” “I’m meeting my …