Muffling expression of an autism-linked gene in young zebra finches’ brains renders them unable to learn songs from older birds, according to a new study. But it does not alter their ability to practice and perfect previously memorized melodies. The gene, FOXP1, belongs to a family of genes that reg…

Many children with autism have difficulties with language, such as confusing pronouns or repeating words and sounds. Even those who know as many words as their typical peers often have challenges with intonation and prosody. In his research, Stephen Camarata, professor of hearing and speech sciences…

Jason Barnes took a liking for drumming when he was a little boy – banging on whatever he could get his hands on as soon as he started listening to music! However, in 2012, when he was 22, a work accident caused his right hand to be amputated. This, in theory, meant that Jason couldn’t play dr…

You’ve arrived in some distant land, and you have a few days to come back with an array of publishable images.  It’s easy if you want to photograph people in common tourist locations.  But what if you are out for something different?  If you are like me, you’ll want to shoot nature wi…

Losing a loved one is never easy.Source: The Autism Site

Maya Radhakrishnan, who is 10th grade, has asked that the Art of Autism readers help her with a research project she is doing for a Civil Rights class. She would like if those who are autistic answer a few questions. Passing for Neurotypical Interview Questions 1. How old are you? Are you in high-sc…

Practicing art helps me to come out of emotional pain of my past and reduces everyday stress. By Linish Balan Until the age of 28 I didn’t even draw a single flower properly. In childhood I never tried to draw anything by myself though I had a great fascination for visuals. In school days drawing c…

Research from Ad Council found that 66% of parents with kids under the age of 6 don’t have their children screened at all. Source: The Autism Site

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Researchers in China have cataloged genetic variations among nearly 3,000 Chinese people and constructed a comprehensive new reference genome for this population. The resource, which is called NyuWa and is freely available online, could help researchers discern the effects of genetic variants found …

"I want him to not be trapped in his body."Source: The Autism Site

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There is no excuse for this type of abuse.Source: The Autism Site

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