“The tables have turned I am now the stud that wrestlers are afraid to face on the mat.” Caiden Hooks By Ron Sandison Caiden Hooks finds motivation to overcome every challenge by his favorite Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” Multi-talented Caiden qualified for the …

A short while ago I was asked my opinion about a promising new treatment for depression being evaluated at a prominent research hospital.  I looked at the description on the hospital’s website, and it did indeed look interesting. I called the study coordinator for more details.He told me the th…

Consider two scenarios. A 2-year-old girl is not yet speaking. The girl was removed from her original home because of neglect, and her pediatrician suspects her language delay is due to emotional trauma. The girl’s adoptive parents suspect their toddler may not be learning to talk because she is har…

Braille is the de facto language when it comes to printing documents for blind people. This dot based system has been around for more than 200 years, and has proved to be extremely crucial in bringing literacy, independence and employment to blind people. However, one problem with Braille is that le…

Interview with Author Ron Roecker Ron Roecker is an award-winning writer, artist and photographer moonlighting as an award-winning Entertainment PR and brand marketing executive in Los Angeles. That’s what he does for a living. Ron, the person, is kind a kind and generous human who does whatever he …

Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors constitute one of two criteria that define autism in the diagnostic manual for psychiatry. But this domain encompasses a wide range of traits that may appear in a variety of combinations, and with different severity, among people with autism. Here, we de…

As I write this, I’m sitting on a friend’s boat near San Francisco. It’s a cool, grey, slightly misty day. I’m up top, bundled up in a blanket with a hot cup of coffee and a laptop. A perfect spot for writing. Every now and then, I see some rowers going past. I rowed in college, and noticed that the…

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Some traits of autism are associated with obvious differences in brain structure, according to two new studies of same-sex twins. The scope of the alterations depends on the person’s sex, one of the studies suggests. Girls with autism or autism traits show structural differences in 11 brain regions …

Species such as snakes will not be permitted, and other animals must have proper documentation of vaccinations and training.Source: The Autism Site

“With sick children it’s proven, that two things that help them get through their illnesses are music and animals.” Source: The Autism Site

By Nils Skudra As a passionate fan of European history, I have a strong fascination with Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant and charismatic general who became dictator and then emperor of France in the period following the French Revolution. One of the most enigmatic figures in world history, Napole…

Dear Readers, To say this has been a momentous year for us would be an understatement. Loyal readers know that we had been producing news on SFARI.org since 2008, evolving and improving each year. But in September 2015, we took the big step of moving the news to its own home, with the new name Spect…

Next week I set out for two weeks in Australia, talking about brain stimulation and the SWITCHED ON story.  I hope to see some of you there!Friday Sept 2 - Sydney6PM Welcome dinner for the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Sydney Opera HouseSaturday Sept 3 - All over AustraliaABC Radio National - Al…