Inherited genetic factors for autism influence brain development, new studies of autistic children and their younger siblings reveal. The post Brain’s early visual areas reflect autism’s heritability appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Tentative Date for casting is by June 30, 2022 Produced by: Universal Television for NBC Outside Dates: July 11th – July 20th in NYC SEEKING: ROLE OF ALEX RAMIREZ: can play the role of 30s – late 40s. Neurodiverse. Alex has autism spectrum disorder, and is brought by their mother, Grace, to see Dr. …

By: Caitlin Reilly Lostan, PsyD, BCBA, NCSP (Breakthrough Learning Group) and Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA (Association for Science in Autism Treatment) (The following is an excerpt from Lostan, C., & Questel, M.’s “How can I structure playdates for success?” featured in&n…

The study, which investigated a microRNA’s links to autism, appears to contain duplicated and fabricated data, according to research integrity analysts. Those issues reflect a larger problem in the literature. The post Data irregularities surface for study of microRNAs in autism appeared first…

Scientists must focus on the importance of representative study samples and of engaging with diverse autism community members. The post Ways to make autism research more diverse and inclusive appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Music Health, a Music Wellness Technology innovator, has developed and launched Vera, an intuitive music intervention tool designed for the care of people affected by dementia. Through a strategic, industry-first agreement, Vera App users are able to access the entire catalogue from Universal Music …

The approach, tested in mice, selectively boosts the expression of the autism-linked gene SCN1A in a subgroup of inhibitory cells. The post Gene therapy targets interneurons to tackle Dravet syndrome appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

By Ron Sandison As a theologian with autism, I enjoyed reading Summer Kinard’s book Of Such is the Kingdom: A Practical Theology of Disability. Kinnard shares her insight on Orthodox theology and empowering people with disabilities for full participation in the life of the Church. On June 8th I wi…

We’re tracking tweets that highlight, among other things, the futility of ‘data availability statements’ and some possible fixes, plus visions of a peer reviewer dust-up. The post Community Newsletter: Open-data fails, decoding GABA reuptake, peer reviewer duels appeared first on S…

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 6 June. The post Spotted around the web: COVID-19 during pregnancy, sleep problems, eugenics appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The cells’ altered proliferation rates hint at ways to diagnose and potentially treat autism earlier. The post Different forms of autism have opposite problems with brain precursor cells appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

ADNP and SHANK3 proteins may bind together and alter a neuron’s internal scaffold, hinting at a mechanism that, when disrupted, may underlie several forms of autism. The post Two top autism-linked proteins connect to build cell ‘skeleton’ appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Sour…

In this edition, researchers sink a purported link between cerebellar volume and autism and buoy a theory about measuring social behaviors. The post Null and Noteworthy: INSAR keynote, typical cerebellums, social subdomains appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

By: Caitlin Reilly Lostan, PsyD, BCBA, NCSP (Breakthrough Learning Group) and Marcia Questel, MSEd, BCBA (Association for Science in Autism Treatment) The following is an excerpt from Lostan, C., & Questel, M.’s “How can I structure playdates for success?” featured in …