One of the first studies to explore Hispanic families with a history of autism reveals that parents of children with the condition show some autism features themselves1. Autism-related traits are known to aggregate within families, but most of that work has focused on Caucasians2. “We wanted to chec…

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Autism researchers in the United States are anxious about new government rules designed to boost the transparency of studies involving people. The red tape may paralyze promising projects, researchers say. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to enforce the new rules, which are based o…

A special moment was captured by his mother as she took pictures of his first day.Source: The Autism Site

A new method scans gene expression in live cells and could help scientists study autism genes1. The technique, called live-cell fluorescent in situ hybridization (LiveFISH), makes it possible to visualize DNA and RNA during gene editing and expression in real time, across many cell types. It uses th…

One of the tenets of ABA is to provide evidence-based practice. The best way to help us do this is to keep up with the literature! Each month, Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA will select one journal article and provide discussion questions for professionals working within the ABA community. The following…

February is Black History Month. If you have someone you’d like to add to this post, please comment below. 1. Anita Cameron Anita is one of the original disability rights activitists in the United States. She worked on the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Read more about…

By Aaron Bouma As an autistic that studies conflicts around the world I have been monitoring the situation in Ukraine for a long time. Of course I knew it was coming but February 24, 2022, was anything but a normal night. When missile strikes and armoured units started coming across the Ukrainian bo…

People with visual impairment have very limited access to the outdoors, especially when it comes to activities like hiking. Hiking trails typically are uneven and sometimes treacherous, proving to be unsafe. In addition, blind people are unable to read signage available because they are usually not …

What I Felt After Being Diagnosed at 20 Potential Energy, Infinite And soft, Rolling Clear waves Of starry Blossoms. Steadily Growing Like iron On trees, Morphing Into Wavering gold By a few simple words. After My Diagnosis: A Journey My heart and my brain Now grow in unison, Thinking as one, and wo…

Note: This post is meant to be a general guideline - just to give the readers an idea of how a 3D printed hand is assembled.We have heard and read a lot recently about how easy it is to 3D print prosthetic hands. Have you ever wondered how much effort it takes to print and assemble one?Cyborg Beast …

“The word ‘army’ feels so fitting because fighting for your child, no matter how small it looks from the outside, feels like you are mounting a siege against anything with a pulse and an opinion about your situation. Even if their opinion vibes with you, it doesn’t matter, you are …

A disputed theory works for Zach, who has autism By Chris Martin, Unrestricted Interest I hear the familiar Skype jingle and accept the call. Zach’s pixilated face comes into focus and I see Larysa, his devoted and talented facilitator, next to him. His fingers are busy with colorful beads, like the…

Most autism researchers are familiar with the saying: “If you’ve seen one child with autism, you’ve seen one child with autism.” The phrase is often used to underscore the heterogeneous nature of autism, and it has certainly influenced the way I think about the condition. But another statement, this…