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Using a new genetic approach, researchers are finding shared risk factors for seemingly unrelated conditions, ranging from autism to obesity1. The method, described in the November issue of Nature Genetics, provides intriguing hints about the role of genes in the distribution of certain traits and d…

Now that researchers have linked hundreds of genes to autism, they face the tricky task of teasing out when and where these genes are expressed in the brain. Two new papers published in Cell last year revealed a powerful shortcut to profiling gene expression patterns that may propel autism research …

"We got you some stuff because of how generous you are and everything you do."Source: The Autism Site

By Lydia Wayman I think a lot of the lack of understanding we have about each other comes down to the fact that most people judge the whole world on the basis of their own individual experiences. Many people interpret and criticize others’ behaviors, needs, quirks, and struggles from the persp…

Autism researchers are reeling from the possibility that the field’s most prized grants, the Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) awards, may not fund some existing programs and may exclude others entirely. ACE awards are considered the golden egg of autism grants. Each award supplies up to $1.5 milli…

When most people think of the nervous system, they may picture the brain and spinal cord, together known as the central nervous system. Rarely do people think of the peripheral nerves that regulate the functions of our bodies’ organs. The peripheral nervous system helps us contract our muscles, mode…

Young adults with autism face many barriers to competitive employment, but for West Side Chicago public high school students who get jobs through Urban Autism Solutions, access to transportation isn’t one of them thanks to a generous gift from Lyft. “The goal of our LyftUp program is to inc…

3-year-old Remi described her visit to the restaurant as "happy." The post Restaurant Goes Above and Beyond to Accommodate Autistic Girl and Others Like Her appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Dancing Dreams is a nonprofit program that provides dance opportunities for children and teens with physical and medical challenges. The program began when pediatric physical therapist Joann Ferrara was inspired by a 4-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy who wished to be a dancer. Moved by the girl…

By Keri Bowers and Debra Muzikar As part of the Art of Autism California Road Trip in May, The Art of Autism honored people who are unsung heroes in California. As we traveled up and down the state we had the opportunity to stop at people’s homes and their businesses. This is a five-part blog …

The need for helpful autism resources is ongoing at every stage of an autistic individual’s development. It’s important to stay ahead of your child’s (or student’s) needs so you are ready to shift direction or take on a new course of action. The ultimate goal is that we find the people, programs and…

by Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Sharing and cooperative play are among the most difficult skills for children to learn, whether or not they have a diagnosed disability. Why is sharing so hard? Because it necessarily involves giving something up, and usually it’s something highly preferred that is…

I am an AUTISTIC ARTIST and Autism is an EMPOWERING neurotype. I aim to break down stigmas and stereotypes. By Margaux Wosk I’ve written about how hard it is finding a market for my art in a past article and I wanted to provide an update. It’s truly hard to accurately represent myself. I am Autistic…