Even the best data practices and technology drop key variants in attempts to predict autism likelihood. The post Information loss may weaken autism genetic scores appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The size of the cerebral cortex seems to depend on when neural progenitor cells multiply or differentiate into glial cells and neurons. The post Organoids hint at origins of enlarged brains in autistic people appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

We are covering the talks in Austin, Texas, this week, plus what the research community is talking about online, in the Lone Star Ballroom and around town. The post INSAR Community Newsletter: Tweets & murmurs from Day Three appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum New…

By Ryan Smoluk All Without Words As a self-advocate for autism awareness and a visual artist, I was so excited when this project came my way. It allowed me to create art that represents neurodiversity. I was free to create whatever images that flowed into my imagination. There were no boundaries. Cr…

Here is a roundup of news and research for the week of 9 May. The post Spotted around the web: INSAR abstracts, transfer RNA, vaccine hesitation appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

Our editorial team also took home seven regional awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. The post <i>Spectrum</i> wins four national Azbee awards appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The new resource is the first to chart human brain development from before birth to 100 years of age. The post Growth charts map brain changes across lifespan appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

We are covering the talks in Austin, Texas, this week, plus what the research community is talking about online, in the Lone Star Ballroom and around town. The post INSAR Community Newsletter: Tweets & murmurs from Days 1 and 2 of the meeting appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. So…

By: Tameika Meadows, BCBA from I Love ABA Impairments in social communication are a key deficit of Autism, and can be seen across the varying range of the spectrum. Social communication is a big word that can include many difficulties, such as making friends, maintaining friendships, …

Many autism researchers say they are excited to gather in person for the first time in three years, but concerns about COVID-19 and the meeting location persist. The post Heading to INSAR 2022: Hybrid format, COVID-19, Texas beef appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum Ne…

Scientists have at last filled in the missing gaps — an advance likely to inform every aspect of autism genetics research, Eichler says. The post Autism and the complete human genome: Q&A with Evan Eichler appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

In this edition, a diagnostic measure shows no significant differences between sexes, and a survey confirms increased gender diversity among children with autism. The post Null and Noteworthy: Sex bias and gender blend appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News. Source: Spectrum News

The young researcher from Uruguay uses her expertise in genetics — and discipline as a former athlete — to untangle sleep's role in neurodevelopmental conditions, one experiment at a time. The post Rising star: Lucia Peixoto, breaking down the interplay between sleep and autism appeared first …

By Nils Skudra This morning I had the opportunity to watch My Name is David, a compelling short film featuring the actual words of David Shapiro Sharif (May 28, 1997 – April 23, 2022), a young autism advocate who recently died suddenly at the age of 24. Made in Claymation, the film provides a…